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إنجليزي

strict

gb/stɹˈɪkt/ us/stɹˈɪkt/
B1 إنجليزي
~ 7200
المعاني
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adjective B1 property
1

demanding that rules are obeyed

describing a person who makes other people follow rules and does not allow much freedom

نمط الاستخدام: be strict with [someone] about [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners often say *"strict to someone"* instead of *"strict with someone"* (e.g., say "My parents are strict with me," not "strict to me"). They may also confuse *strict* with *serious*; *strict* focuses on rules and control, not just a person's mood.
مرادفات
firm (suggests fair but strong control, sometimes softer and more positive than 'strict')
أضداد
lenient (describes someone who allows more freedom and does not punish strongly when rules are broken)
تراكيب شائعة
strict parents |strict teacher |strict upbringing |be strict with |strict discipline |strict boss
مواضيع
family |education |work |relationships |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • Her parents were very strict and rarely let her stay out late.
  • The coach is strict about punctuality and expects everyone to arrive ten minutes early.
  • We need to be strict with the children about doing their homework.
  • My school had a strict headmaster who enforced every rule.
  • He tries to be strict with himself about wasting time online.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • My father is very strict with me.
  • Our teacher is strict about homework.
  • The school is strict, but the students learn a lot.
  • I am strict with my little brother when I babysit him.
  • Her parents are not strict, so she can go out often.
adjective B2 property
2

allowing no exceptions; very firm

describing rules or limits that are very strong and must be followed exactly, with almost no freedom

نمط الاستخدام: strict [rules/controls/limits] on [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes say *"hard rules"* instead of *"strict rules"*. Use *strict* (or *tough*) for rules that are very firm. Also, *strong law* is less natural than *strict law* or *strict laws*.
مرادفات
stringent (more formal; often used for official rules, regulations, and standards)
أضداد
relaxed (describes rules or controls that are not very tight or demanding)
تراكيب شائعة
strict rules |strict regulations |strict security |strict curfew |strict diet |strict control
مواضيع
law |health |safety |work |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • New, strict regulations were introduced to improve workplace safety.
  • The country has strict controls on the import of certain medicines.
  • After his heart attack, he went on a strict diet and stopped eating sugar.
  • There is a strict curfew in the city after 10 p.m.
  • The lab follows strict procedures when handling chemicals.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • This school has very strict rules.
  • The company has strict rules about smoking.
  • My doctor told me to follow a strict diet.
  • There are strict laws about drinking and driving.
  • The airport has strict security checks.
adjective formal C1 property
3

exact; in the narrow sense

showing the exact, narrow meaning of a word, idea, or rule, not a wide or general meaning

نمط الاستخدام: in the strict sense (of [the word])
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may say *"strong meaning"* when they want to say *"strict sense"* or *"exact meaning"*. Use *strict sense* or *strict meaning* to talk about the narrow, precise use of a word or idea.
مرادفات
literal (focuses more on basic dictionary meaning of a word, while 'strict' stresses narrow limits or exact conditions)
أضداد
broad (describes an interpretation or meaning that includes extra or related ideas beyond the narrow core)
تراكيب شائعة
in the strict sense |strict definition |strict interpretation |strict separation |strict distinction |strict sense of the word
مواضيع
language |logic |law |communication |education |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • In the strict sense of the word, this is not a democracy.
  • The court adopted a strict interpretation of the contract.
  • Economists use the term "recession" in a strict, technical sense.
  • There is a strict distinction between these two legal concepts.
  • Science, in the strict sense, relies on testable hypotheses.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • In the strict sense, this word means something different.
  • He used the word in a very strict way.
  • The law has a strict meaning in this case.
  • This is not a sport in the strict sense of the word.
  • We need a strict definition for this term.
adjective technical C1 property
4

mathematics: non-inclusive inequality

in math and logic, describing a sign or rule like ">" or "<" that does not allow the numbers to be equal

نمط الاستخدام: strict inequality between [two values]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse *strict* and *non-strict* inequalities, using the wrong sign (for example, writing ">=" when the question asks for a *strict* inequality ">" only).
مرادفات
non-inclusive (technical term; focuses on the idea that equality is not included in the relation)
أضداد
non-strict (technical; describes inequalities that allow equality, like ">=" or "<=")
تراكيب شائعة
strict inequality |strictly greater than |strict ordering |strictly less than |strict subset
مواضيع
math |science |education
أمثلة
  • The condition x > 0 is a strict inequality, because x cannot be zero.
  • A function that is strictly increasing satisfies a strict ordering of its values.
  • In this proof we require a strict subset, not one that could be equal to the original set.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The sign ">" shows a strict inequality.
  • x > 3 is a strict condition, but x ≥ 3 is not.
  • A strictly increasing function always gets bigger and never stays the same.
adjective technical C2 property
5

legal: no-fault responsibility

in law, meaning that a person or company is responsible even if they did not mean to do something wrong and were not careless

نمط الاستخدام: strict liability for [damage/offence]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may think *strict liability* just means "very serious responsibility". In legal contexts it has a specific meaning: responsibility without needing to prove fault.
مرادفات
absolute (in legal style, suggests responsibility that is complete and not reduced by excuses, similar but not identical in technical meaning)
أضداد
fault-based (describes legal systems where blame must be shown before someone is held responsible)
تراكيب شائعة
strict liability |strict compliance |strict enforcement |strict scrutiny
مواضيع
law |business
أمثلة
  • Manufacturers can face strict liability for injuries caused by defective products.
  • The contract requires strict compliance with all safety standards.
  • The policy is subject to strict scrutiny by the constitutional court.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • In some cases, the law uses strict liability.
  • Strict liability means the company must pay even if it was careful.
  • The court asked for strict compliance with the order.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
strict
IPA
GB/stɹˈɪkt/
US/stɹˈɪkt/
المقاطع والنبر
strict (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (strict)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
  • Base: strict
  • Comparative: stricter
  • Superlative: strictest
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
stricter adjective strictest adjective
Core family
strictly adverb B2 strictness noun
Negative and opposite forms
lenient adjective
تعبيرات

strictly necessary

1
/stɹˈɪktli nˈɛsɪsˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase

only what is truly needed

used to say that something is needed in a real and exact way, and that anything extra is not wanted

أمثلة
  • We will only keep your data for as long as is strictly necessary.
  • The budget covers only what is strictly necessary for the project.

strictly prohibited

1
/stɹˈɪktli pɹoʊhˈɪbɪtɪd/
fixed phrase formal

completely forbidden by rules

used to say that something is not allowed at all, with no exceptions

أمثلة
  • Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
  • Use of mobile phones during the exam is strictly prohibited.

under strict orders

1
/ˈʌndɚ stɹˈɪkt ˈɔɹdɚz/
fixed phrase

having firm instructions to obey

having very clear and firm instructions from someone in authority that you must follow exactly

أمثلة
  • The guards were under strict orders not to let anyone in.
  • I'm under strict orders from my doctor to rest for two weeks.

strictly confidential

1
/stɹˈɪktli kˌɑnfədˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase formal

must not be shared with others

used to say that information is very private and must not be told to other people

أمثلة
  • All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.
  • This report is strictly confidential and for internal use only.

strictly confidential

2
/stɹˈɪktli kˌɑnfədˈɛnʃəl/
fixed phrase formal

must be kept completely secret

Used to say that some information must be kept completely secret and should not be shared with other people.

أمثلة
  • All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.
  • This memo is strictly confidential and must not be copied or emailed outside the team.
  • The list of bidders is strictly confidential until the contract is awarded.

strictly speaking

1
/stɹˈɪktli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase

to be exact; technically

Used before you say something that is true in a very exact way, even if people do not usually talk like that; similar to "technically."

أمثلة
  • Strictly speaking, this is an apartment, not a house.
  • Strictly speaking, this is not a loan but a gift.
  • Strictly speaking, you should apply before the end of the month, but late applications are sometimes accepted.
  • Strictly speaking, whales are mammals, not fish.
  • Strictly speaking, that word is not used like that in formal English.
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