figure
gb/fˈɪɡjɚ/ us/fˈɪɡjɚ/
B1
Английски
~ 2600
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
entity
1
A number or amount in digits
A number written on paper or shown in print.
Модел на употреба:
[number] figure(s)
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' with 'digit'. A digit is a single numeral (0-9), while a figure can be any number, even with many digits.
Синоними
number (General term for a numerical value; 'figure' often used in formal or official contexts.)
Антоними
word (Represents letters and language rather than numerical values.)
Колокации
sales figures
|inflation figures
|official figures
|employment figures
Теми
mathematics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Примери
- The latest unemployment figures show a small improvement.
- She checked the figures before sending the report.
- Government figures indicate a rise in crime rates.
Примери за учащи
- The figure on the paper is 25.
- He wrote the figure 10 on the board.
- The figure is bigger than last year.
Съществително
B1
entity
2
The shape of a person's body
The shape of a person's body.
Модел на употреба:
slim figure / athletic figure
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' meaning body shape with 'person' in general; here it refers to outline, not identity.
Синоними
physique (More formal and often used for overall body structure.)
Антоними
formlessness (Lacking any clear shape or outline.)
Колокации
slim figure
|hourglass figure
|athletic figure
Теми
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
Примери
- She has an athletic figure from years of swimming.
- The dress flatters her figure.
- He admired her graceful figure from across the room.
Примери за учащи
- She has a slim figure.
- He has a strong figure.
- The dress makes her figure look nice.
Глагол
B2
action
3
To think or conclude something
To think something is true after looking at the facts.
Модел на употреба:
figure (that) [clause]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'calculate'; here it means to think or believe, not do math.
Синоними
suppose ('Suppose' can imply uncertainty; 'figure' often suggests reasoning based on some evidence.)
Антоними
doubt (To feel uncertain or not believe something.)
Колокации
figure out
|I figured that
|I figure (informal)
Теми
thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- I figured you’d be tired after such a long trip.
- She figured it was too late to call.
- They figured the meeting would last about an hour.
Примери за учащи
- I figure he is at home now.
- She figures it will rain today.
- They figure we will win the game.
Глагол
B1
action
4
To solve or understand something by thinking
To find the answer to something by thinking.
Модел на употреба:
figure out [something] / figure [something] out
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes forget 'out' in 'figure out' and use just 'figure', which changes the meaning.
Синоними
solve ('Solve' is more formal and usually refers to problems; 'figure out' is more informal and general.)
Антоними
confuse (To make or become unable to understand.)
Колокации
figure out a problem
|figure out how to do
Теми
problem solving
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- I can’t figure out how to open this jar.
- She finally figured out the answer to the puzzle.
- We need to figure out what went wrong.
Примери за учащи
- I can't figure out this question.
- He figured out how to fix the car.
- We figured out the right way.
Съществително
B1
entity
5
A person shown in art or imagination
A person shown in art or in your mind.
Синоними
character ('Character' is more common for fictional people; 'figure' can be real or symbolic.)
Антоними
object (Refers to non-human items rather than people.)
Колокации
historical figure
|religious figure
|prominent figure
Теми
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
Примери
- The painting shows a dark figure standing by the window.
- He became a prominent figure in politics.
- Figures from mythology often appear in ancient art.
Примери за учащи
- The picture has two figures in it.
- He is an important figure in history.
- I saw a strange figure outside.
Граматика
Речникова форма
figure
IPA
GB/fˈɪɡjɚ/
US/fˈɪɡjɚ/
Срички и ударение
fig - ure (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (fig)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: figure
- Plural: figures
Verb
- Base: figure
- 3rd Person Singular: figures
- Present Participle: figuring
- Past: figured
Семейство думи
Forms
figures
noun
figuring
verb
figured
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disfigure
verb
disfigurement
noun
Advanced or less common
configure
verb B2
configuration
noun B2
Изрази
figure of speech
1/fˈɪɡjɚ əv spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Non-literal expression for effect
A way of saying something where the words do not have their usual meaning, used to make it more interesting or strong.
Примери
- ‘I'm so hungry I could eat a horse’ is just a figure of speech.
- She used a figure of speech to make her point clear.
figure out
1/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Find an answer by thinking carefully
To understand something or find the answer by thinking about it.
Примери
- I can't figure out how to use this app.
- She figured out the puzzle after an hour.
figure out
8/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
understand or solve
To think until you understand the answer or solution.
Примери
- Can you figure out why the printer isn't connecting?
- We need to figure out how to pay for the repairs.
- He finally figured out the answer.
go figure
1/ɡˈoʊ fˈɪɡjɚ/
idiom
informal
Express surprise at something odd or unexpected
Used to say you are surprised about something strange or hard to understand.
Примери
- He doesn't like pizza but loves anchovies—go figure.
- She studied all night and still failed—go figure.
public figure
1/pˈʌblɪk fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
A well-known person in public life
A person who many people know about, often because of their job.
Примери
- The actor is a public figure who supports many charities.
- As a public figure, she must be careful what she says.