judge

noun B1 Formal

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Meaning

A judge is a person in a court who decides if someone is guilty or not and gives a punishment.

💡 Don't confuse "judge" as a verb with its noun form; they have different meanings.

Example Sentences

The judge did not agree with the witness's story .

The judge listened carefully to both sides before deciding .

The judge will decide who is right in the case .

Who is the judge in this court case ?

Word in Context

Today I saw a judge in a small courtroom . The judge listened to both people and asked calm questions . After that , the judge wrote a short decision and told everyone why they made it . When the hearing ended , people left feeling the process was fair .

Common Phrases

district judge judge a competition judge someone's character

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