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A sound or word used in spoken conversation to signal a pause, hesitation or unfinished contribution. For example, I went to the station...er... then I caught a train... Frequent use of fillers characterises early stages of second language (L2) development, but proficient speakers and first language (L1) speakers also use them as an opportunity to reflect or recast.

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