How to Use "Context" with Example Sentences

context (n): the situation that helps with understanding its meaning

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Used with adjectives:

"Take a look at the broad context."
(broad, general, larger, wider)

"Use words in the correct context."
(correct, right, appropriate)

"It is only done in a certain context."
(certain, specific, particular)

"The movie was made in a modern context."
(modern, different, new, contemporary)

"It is easier to understand in its present context."
(present, current, normal, original)

"It was handled in a business context."
(business, work, professional, formal)

Used with verbs:

"Can you give the proper context of the book?"
(give, provide)

"It's important to create the right context for teaching."
(create, establish)

"My words were taken out of context."
(be + taken out of)

Used with prepositions:

"Try to understand the words in context."
(in)

"It is easier to understand within the context of the story."
(within)