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speech
Noun
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When we have speech, we have the ability to speak.
Speech is a special human ability.
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When we give a speech, we speak to a group of people.
He gave a speech to all of the students in his class.
practice
Verb
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If you practice something, you do it again and again to improve your ability.
The class was going to practice writing skills for homework.
When I got my first guitar, I practiced until my fingers fell off.
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If you practice a subject (specially law and medicine), you pursue it as a career.
She practiced law for several years.
practice
Noun
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Practice is an activity you do again and again to improve your ability.
I can go to the party because I have soccer practice that night.
My driving is getting better, but I still need practice.