Lesson 84/202 · 21 words · 0 learned

A1 · Communication & media (2)

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list(noun)
/lɪst/
a series of names, items, figures, etc., especially when they are written or printed
We keep a list of all the restaurants in this area that deliver
The office manager compiled a list of everyone's order
Synonymsrecordregisterinventorycatalogrollenumeration
Antonymsabsencelackdisorganization
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reader(noun)
/ˈriːdər/
a person who reads, especially one who reads a lot or in a particular way
She is a keen reader of science fiction novels.
Synonymsaudiencefollowersubscriberviewerspectator
Antonymswriterauthorpublisher
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magazine(noun)
/ˈmæɡəziːn/
a type of large thin book with a paper cover that you can buy every week or month, containing articles, photographs, etc., often on a particular topic; a similar collection of articles, etc. that appears regularly online
She has written articles for several women’s magazines.
a weekly/monthly magazine
Synonymsperiodicaljournalpublicationreview
Antonymsbooknewspapermonograph
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note(noun)
/nəʊt/
a short piece of writing to help you remember something
I wrote a note to remind myself to call the dentist tomorrow.
Synonymsnotationrecordmemocommentannotationreminder
Antonymsignoredisregardoverlook
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letter(noun)
/ˈletər/
a written, typed or printed message that is put in an envelope or attached to an email and sent to somebody
Do you often write letters to your friends?
There's a letter for you from your mother.
Synonymsmissivenotemessagecorrespondencecommunication
Antonymsphone callemailtext messageconversationin-person meeting
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mean(verb)
/miːn/
to have something as a meaning in the same or another language
These words mean "and so on".
The flashing light means (that) you must stop.
Synonymssignifydenoteimplyindicaterepresentpurposeintendaverage
Antonymsinsignificantmeaninglessworthlesskindgenerousextremeexcellent
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meaning(noun)
/ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the thing or idea that a sound, word, sign, etc. represents
The expression has two very different meanings in English.
What's the meaning of this word?
Synonymssensesignificanceimportdefinitionpurposedenotationconnotationvalue
Antonymsnonsenseinsignificancepointlessnessambiguity
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programme(noun)
/ˈprəʊɡræm/
something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio
My favourite TV programme starts at eight o'clock every evening.
Synonymsscheduleplanagendaschemecurriculum
Antonymsdisorganizationchaosimprovisation
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language(noun)
/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
the system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country or area
English is the international language.
Italian is my first language.
Synonymstonguedialectspeechcommunicationexpression
Antonymssilenceinarticulateness
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news(noun)
/nuːz/
new information about something that has happened recently
I've got some good news for you.
It's news to me(= I haven't heard it before).
Synonymsinformationreporttidingsbulletindisclosureintelligence
Antonymssecretconcealmentsilencecover-up
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newspaper(noun)
/ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a set of large printed sheets of paper, or a website, containing news, articles, advertisements, etc. and published every day or every week; the organization responsible for producing this
a daily/weekly newspaper
a local/national newspaper
Synonymspapertabloidbroadsheetpublicationjournal
Antonymsblogsocial mediawebsiteelectronic media
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phone(noun)
/fəʊn/
a piece of equipment for talking to people who are not in the same place as you
My mom's phone is on the table next to the door.
Synonymscalltelephoneringcontact
Antonymsignoredisregardhang updisconnect
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question(noun)
/ˈkwestʃən/
a sentence, phrase or word that asks for information
In an interview try to ask open questions that don't just need ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ as an answer.
The question arises as to whether or not he knew of the situation.
Synonymsqueryinquiryinterrogationproblemissue
Antonymsanswerstatementsolutionreply
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phrase(noun)
/freɪz/
a group of words that have a particular meaning when used together
Learn a few useful phrases, like 'thank you', before you visit a new country.
Synonymsexpressiontermidiomlocution
Antonymssentenceclauseparagraphmonologue
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listen(verb)
/ˈlɪsn/
to pay attention to somebody/something that you can hear
Most young people like listening to pop music.
Listen! What's that noise? Can you hear it?
Synonymshearattendheedobeyconsider
Antonymsignoredisregarddisobey
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radio(noun)
/ˈreɪdiəʊ/
the activity of broadcasting programmes for people to listen to; the programmes that are broadcast
a radio programme/station
The play was written specially for radio.
Synonymswirelessreceivertransmitterbroadcasting
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reading(noun)
/ˈriːdɪŋ/
the activity of somebody who reads
Reading is my favourite hobby, especially in the evening.
Synonymsperusalstudyscrutinycomprehension
Antonymswritingilliteracy
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read(verb)
/riːd/
to look at and understand the meaning of written or printed words or symbols
I read every day.
Can you read music?
Synonymsperusestudyscanbrowsedecipherinterpret
Antonymswriteignoreneglectskim
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message(noun)
/ˈmesɪdʒ/
a written or spoken piece of information, etc. that you send to somebody or leave for somebody when you cannot speak to them yourself
Jenny's not here at the moment. Can I take a message?
Jenny's not here at the moment.Can I take a message?
Synonymscommunicationnoteinformationbulletindispatchtidings
Antonymssilencenoise
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paragraph(noun)
/ˈpærəɡræf/
a section of a piece of writing, usually consisting of several sentences dealing with a single subject. The first sentence of a paragraph starts on a new line.
The essay was divided into several paragraphs.
Synonymssectionpassageportion
Antonymswholeentirety
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online(adjective)
/ˌɑːnˈlaɪn/
available on or done using the internet or other computer network
I bought these shoes from an online store last week.
Synonymsconnectedvirtualweb-based
Antonymsofflinedisconnected