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Term: Illiterate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Unable to read or write.

Usage:

• Many children in developing countries are illiterate and lack access to education.
• The illiterate woman struggled to fill out the job application.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person who is unable to read or write.

Usage:

• The government is implementing programs to reduce the number of illiterates in the country.
• Adult illiterates can attend literacy classes to improve their basic reading and writing skills.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To be unable to read or write.

Usage:

• He grew up in a remote village and illiterate until he moved to the city.
• Many young adults drop out of school and illiterate due to various reasons.

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