How to Use "Theory" with Example Sentences


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Study Vocabulary Words theory (n): an explanation or idea of why or how something happens

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Used with adjectives:

"The new theory is not believable."
(new, modern, current, general)

"We are learning economic theories in college."
(economic, scientific, political)

"They have different theories about what happened."
(different, conflicting, alternative)

"There are many conspiracy theories out there."
(conspiracy)

Used with verbs:

"He needs more evidence to prove his theory."
(prove, confirm, support)

"Let's test her theory to see if it works."
(test, challenge, apply, try)

"She presented her theory to the board."
(presented, proposed, introduced)

"They confirmed his theory."
(confirmed, proved, supported, accepted)

"They have a theory as to how the accident occurred."
(have)

Used with prepositions:

"He has a theory about why men and women are so different."
(about)


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