"DOCTOR" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

IPA: /ˈdɒktə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈdɑktɚ/ [General-American], /ˈdɔktə/ [General-Australian, New-Zealand], /ˈdɒktə/ [General-Australian, New-Zealand]
Etymology: A backronym from the word doctor. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} DOCTOR
  1. A mnemonic to help remember the difference between the Spanish verbs ser and estar (both meaning "to be"); ser is generally used for: Descriptions, Occupations, Characteristics, Times, Origins, and Relationships.
    Sense id: en-DOCTOR-en-phrase-bWG9DEmV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English mnemonics, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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