Lasting for a very short time.
In context
The ephemeral beauty of a sunset is what makes us stop and watch.
Childhood summers feel ephemeral once you look back on them.
A single, well-chosen word every day. Plain definitions, two example sentences, audio you can repeat — with optional translations in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Português for ESL learners and multilingual families.
Lasting for a very short time.
The ephemeral beauty of a sunset is what makes us stop and watch.
Childhood summers feel ephemeral once you look back on them.
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Definitions are written 1–2 reading levels below the target word, removing frustration and allowing learners and ESL families to follow along together.
Two example sentences and clear audio pronunciation give you everything you need to use the word in a real conversation — not just recognize it on a page.
A calm, careful interface — closer to a journal than a game — with optional translations in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Português so ESL learners and multilingual families can follow along together.
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Yes. VocabFun includes optional translations in languages including Spanish, Vietnamese, and Portuguese, with definitions written 1–2 levels below the target word so the meaning is clear even when English isn't your first language.
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