Unit 3: English In A Minute
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Meanings of 'claim'
Phil teaches meanings of 'claim'.
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Phil
Let's learn claim. It's both a noun and a verb. It can mean 'to say something is true', and we often use it when we're not sure if someone really is telling the truth.
Examples
He claims he did the assignment, but I haven't seen it.
Her claim is that she didn't get the message, but I definitely sent it.
Phil
We also use it to mean asking for or taking something that you are allowed to have, we often use this with money.
Examples
After the accident she claimed money from her insurance company.
The funding claim for our project has been accepted.
Phil
Especially as a verb, we use claim to talk about winning or achieving things.
Example
He claimed the prize by winning the race.
Phil
So, we claim things are true, and claim the things that we're allowed to have or that we've achieved. We're not just claiming we can help your English – we know it's true!
claim
Claim can be a noun and a verb. It can mean 'to say something is true' and we often use it if we're not sure if someone is telling the truth.
- He claims he did the assignment, but I haven't seen it.
- Her claim is that she didn't get the message, but I definitely sent it.
Claim is also means 'take something you are allowed to have'. This sense is often used with money.
- After the accident she claimed money from her insurance company.
- The funding claim for our project has been accepted.
As a verb, we can use claim to talk about winning or achieving things.
- He claimed the prize by winning the race.
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