apply
gb/əplˈaɪ/ us/əplˈaɪ/
A2
Английски
~ 600
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
A2
action
1
Make a formal request
To ask for something like a job or loan by filling out a form or writing a letter.
Модел на употреба:
to apply for [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' with 'apply for'. Use 'apply to' when naming the organization, and 'apply for' when naming the thing you want.
Синоними
request (More general term for asking for something; may be less formal.)
Антоними
withdraw (To take back or cancel a request already made.)
Колокации
apply for a job
|apply for a visa
|apply for a loan
|apply for permission
Теми
business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She decided to apply for the teaching position at the local school.
- You need to apply for a passport before your trip.
- Many students apply for scholarships to help pay for college.
- He applied for membership at the community center.
Примери за учащи
- I will apply for a new job.
- She wants to apply for a visa.
- We can apply for help from the city.
- He will apply for the program.
Глагол
A2
action
2
Put something onto a surface
To put something, like paint or cream, onto another thing.
Модел на употреба:
to apply [substance] to [surface]
Честа грешка:
Learners may forget to use 'to' when naming the surface or object receiving the substance.
Синоними
spread (Implies moving a substance over an area; less formal.)
Антоними
remove (To take away what has been put on.)
Колокации
apply paint
|apply cream
|apply pressure
|apply glue
Теми
daily life
|science
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin before going outside.
- He applied pressure to stop the bleeding.
- The artist carefully applied paint to the canvas.
- Please apply glue evenly across the surface.
Примери за учащи
- I will apply cream to my hands.
- She applies paint to the wall.
- He applies pressure to the cut.
- We must apply glue to the paper.
Глагол
B1
action
3
Use knowledge or method
To use an idea, rule, or skill in real life.
Модел на употреба:
to apply [rule/method/knowledge] to [situation/problem]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physically putting something on; here it means using an idea or skill.
Синоними
use (A more general and less formal term for putting something into action.)
Антоними
ignore (To not use or follow the method, rule, or knowledge.)
Колокации
apply the law
|apply logic
|apply knowledge
|apply skills
Теми
education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- We need to apply this theory to our experiment.
- The new law will be applied equally to all citizens.
- She applied her computer skills to solve the problem quickly.
- Teachers should help students apply what they learn in class.
Примери за учащи
- I can apply this rule to my homework.
- She applies her skills at work.
- We apply new ideas in our project.
- He applies what he learns in school.
Глагол
B1
state
4
Be relevant or suitable
To be true or right for someone or something.
Модел на употреба:
[something] applies to [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' (be relevant) with 'apply for' (request). The meaning changes completely.
Синоними
pertain (More formal and less common term with similar meaning.)
Антоними
exclude (To deliberately not include someone or something under the rule.)
Колокации
rule applies to everyone
|applies equally
|applies specifically
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- These safety rules apply to all employees.
- That advice doesn’t apply to children under five.
- The discount only applies to online orders.
- This law applies equally to men and women.
Примери за учащи
- The rule applies to me.
- It does not apply to you.
- The discount applies to students.
- This law applies to drivers.
Граматика
Речникова форма
apply
IPA
GB/əplˈaɪ/
US/əplˈaɪ/
Срички и ударение
ap - ply (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ply)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: apply
- 3rd Person Singular: applies
- Present Participle: applying
- Past: applied
Семейство думи
Forms
applies
verb
applying
verb
applied
verb
Core family
Related words
reapply
verb
appliance
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
inapplicable
adjective
Advanced or less common
applicability
noun
applicator
noun
Изрази
apply for
1/əplˈaɪ fɚ/
phrasal verb
Formally request something
To ask officially for something like a job or visa.
Примери
- She plans to apply for a new passport next week.
- You should apply for that scholarship before the deadline.
apply to
1/əplˈaɪ tə/
phrasal verb
Send application / be relevant
To send your request to an organization; also means something is true for someone or something.
Примери
- I want to apply to three different universities.
- This rule applies to all drivers on the road.