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Vocabulary Entry
sterling
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A British silver coin, or a term used to refer to money in general.
Example Sentences
"The old man found a sterling coin in the garden."
"In financial markets, sterling refers to the British pound."
"She saved her sterling for when she travels to the UK."
A
adjective
Of high quality; excellent.
Example Sentences
"The restaurant is known for its sterling service."
"He received a sterling reputation for his hard work."
"Her sterling performance in the competition impressed everyone."