groom
gb/ɡɹˈum/ us/ɡɹˈum/
B1
Английски
~ 7700
Значения
0 значения
Глагол
B2
action
1
clean and care for hair or fur
To clean and brush hair or fur so it looks neat and nice.
Модел на употреба:
to groom [someone/something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes think "groom" is only used for animals. It is also used for people, especially for careful cleaning and styling of hair and body. They may also confuse this sense with the wedding noun "groom"; remember that the verb is about cleaning and care, not about marriage.
Синоними
brush (Focuses on using a brush, especially for hair or fur, without the wider idea of full body care.)
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tidy up (More general and informal; can be used for appearance but also for rooms or objects, not just bodies or fur.)
Антоними
neglect (Means to fail to care for something, the opposite of giving regular cleaning and care.)
Колокации
groom a dog
|groom a horse
|personal grooming
|well-groomed appearance
|grooming habits
|grooming routine
Теми
daily life
|appearance
|animals
|body
|daily_life
Примери
- She spends an hour every morning grooming her long hair.
- The owner carefully groomed the dog before the show.
- Zookeepers groom the horses daily to keep their coats shiny.
- He went to the bathroom to groom himself before the interview.
- This breed needs to be groomed regularly to prevent its fur from matting.
Примери за учащи
- She grooms her hair every morning.
- He grooms his dog once a week.
- The girl is grooming the horse with a brush.
- I need to groom myself before the party.
- They groom the cat to keep its fur clean.
Съществително
B1
entity
2
man who is getting married
A man on his wedding day, or a man who will soon get married.
Модел на употреба:
the groom
Честа грешка:
Some learners confuse the noun "groom" with the verb "groom" (to clean and care for hair/fur). In wedding contexts, "groom" is only a noun; the verb is not related to marriage.
Синоними
bridegroom (A slightly more formal or traditional word; "groom" is more common in modern speech.)
Колокации
bride and groom
|the groom-to-be
|handsome groom
|proud groom
|father of the groom
|the happy groom
Теми
family
|relationships
|events
|daily_life
Примери
- The groom waited nervously at the front of the church.
- The bride and groom thanked all their guests for coming.
- Everyone cheered as the groom kissed the bride.
- The groom-to-be looked excited at his bachelor party.
- Her brother was the best man for the groom.
Примери за учащи
- The groom is wearing a black suit.
- The bride and groom are very happy.
- The groom is standing next to the bride.
- They will meet the groom’s family after the wedding.
- Her friend is the groom in the photo.
Глагол
C1
action
3
prepare someone for a role
To train and guide someone for a long time so they will be ready for an important job or role in the future.
Модел на употреба:
to groom [someone] for [a role]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes think this sense is physical care (like brushing hair) because of the basic meaning. In this sense, "groom" is about long-term training and preparation, often for a high-level position, not about physical appearance.
Синоними
train (More general and common; does not always include the idea of long-term planning for a high-level role.)
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prepare (Very general; can be used for many things, not just people and careers.)
Антоними
overlook (To fail to notice or develop someone’s potential, the opposite of actively grooming them for advancement.)
Колокации
groom someone for leadership
|groom a successor
|groomed for success
|carefully groomed
|groom young talent
|groomed for the top job
Теми
work
|education
|politics
Примери
- She was groomed for leadership from a very young age.
- The company is grooming him to take over as CEO.
- Several young players are being groomed for the national team.
- Her mentor spent years grooming her for a senior role.
- He was clearly being groomed as the party’s future leader.
Примери за учащи
- The coach is grooming the boy for the national team.
- Her boss is grooming her for a manager job.
- They are grooming young students to become future leaders.
- The company groomed him to take over the business.
- His parents groomed him for a career in politics.
Глагол
technical
C1
action
4
prepare a victim for sexual abuse
To slowly make a child or weak person trust you so that you can sexually hurt or use them later.
Модел на употреба:
to groom [someone] (often a child) for [sexual abuse]
Честа грешка:
Learners may not know this very specific, serious meaning and may confuse it with normal care of appearance. In crime or news contexts, "groom" almost always refers to this abusive behavior, not to brushing hair or training for a job.
Синоними
manipulate (General word for controlling someone unfairly; does not always mean for sexual abuse, but often part of grooming.)
Антоними
protect (To keep someone safe from harm or abuse, the opposite of grooming them for abuse.)
Колокации
online grooming
|child grooming
|groom vulnerable children
|groomed by an adult
|groom someone for abuse
|victims of grooming
Теми
crime
|society
|law
|relationships
|health
Примери
- The man was jailed for grooming children online.
- She later realized she had been groomed by an older relative.
- The report warned parents about the dangers of online grooming.
- He used social media to groom teenagers for sexual exploitation.
- New laws aim to punish adults who groom minors for abuse.
Примери за учащи
- The teacher went to prison for grooming a child.
- Police say the man groomed many children on the internet.
- Parents must protect their children from online grooming.
- He groomed the girl for months before the abuse.
- The law makes grooming children for sex a serious crime.
Съществително
C1
entity
5
person who cares for horses
A person whose job is to take care of horses, giving them food, cleaning them, and looking after their things.
Модел на употреба:
a groom; the groom at the stables
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse this job meaning with the wedding meaning. In horse or farm contexts, a "groom" is a worker who cares for horses, not someone getting married.
Синоними
stable hand (Very close in meaning; often used in the same contexts, but may suggest more general work around the stable, not only horse care.)
Колокации
stable groom
|head groom
|employ a groom
|professional groom
|horse groom
|racing stable groom
Теми
animals
|jobs
|work
Примери
- The groom led the horses out to the field.
- She worked as a groom at the racing stables.
- The head groom checked every horse before the race.
- They hired an extra groom for the busy summer season.
- As a groom, he starts work before sunrise every day.
Примери за учащи
- The groom cleans the horses every morning.
- Her brother is a groom at the farm.
- The groom takes the horse to the field.
- They hired a new groom for the stables.
- The groom gives food and water to the horses.
Глагол
B2
action
6
make land or surface neat
To clean and fix a place or surface so it looks neat and ready to use.
Модел на употреба:
to groom [a place/surface]
Честа грешка:
Learners may not realize that "groom" can be used for land or surfaces, not just for people or animals. In these contexts, it still means making something neat and well cared for.
Синоними
maintain (General word for keeping something in good condition; not as focused on appearance.)
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tidy (Focuses on making something neat; not always about regular or professional care.)
Антоними
neglect (To fail to care for a place or surface, leading to a messy or damaged state, opposite of grooming it.)
Колокации
groom the lawn
|groom the slopes
|freshly groomed trails
|groom the park
|groomed ski runs
|carefully groomed grounds
Теми
daily life
|environment
|sports
|daily_life
|housing
Примери
- Workers groomed the ski slopes overnight before the race.
- The groundskeepers groom the lawn every morning.
- The park is beautifully groomed with flowers and hedges.
- Volunteers help groom the trails each spring.
- The golf course is carefully groomed for the tournament.
Примери за учащи
- They groom the park every week.
- Workers groom the ski slopes at night.
- The garden is well groomed and very clean.
- Volunteers groom the path after winter.
- The hotel grooms the beach for guests.
Глагол
technical
C2
action
7
clean and prepare data
To fix and organize data so it is clean and ready to use in a computer system or study.
Модел на употреба:
to groom [data/information]
Честа грешка:
Learners may not know this modern technical use and may wrongly assume physical grooming. In computer or data contexts, "groom" is about cleaning and organizing information, not people or animals.
Синоними
cleanse (Technical term used in data management; focuses strongly on removing errors and duplicates.)
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curate (Focuses on selecting and organizing data or content, sometimes with less focus on error removal.)
Антоними
corrupt (To damage or spoil data, making it unreliable or unusable, the opposite of grooming it.)
Колокации
groom the data
|data grooming
|groom customer records
|groomed dataset
|grooming user information
Теми
technology
|business
|science
Примери
- Analysts spent weeks grooming the data before running the models.
- We need to groom these customer records to remove duplicates.
- The team is responsible for grooming and validating the dataset.
- Properly groomed data leads to more reliable results.
- Before migration, all legacy data must be groomed and standardized.
Примери за учащи
- The IT team grooms the data before the report.
- They groom customer data to remove mistakes.
- You must groom the data before you use it.
- The company grooms its database every month.
- We groom the information so it is clean and clear.
Граматика
Речникова форма
groom
IPA
GB/ɡɹˈum/
US/ɡɹˈum/
Срички и ударение
groom (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (groom)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: groom
- Plural: grooms
Verb
- Base: groom
- 3rd Person Singular: grooms
- Present Participle: grooming
- Past: groomed
Семейство думи
Forms
grooms
noun
grooming
verb
groomed
verb
Core family
groomer
noun
Изрази
groom-to-be
1/ɡɹˈum tə bˈi/
fixed phrase
man who will get married soon
A man who is engaged and will get married soon.
Примери
- The groom-to-be looked nervous at the engagement party.
- Friends threw a surprise party for the groom-to-be.
- They bought a gift for the groom-to-be and his fiancée.
online grooming
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn ɡɹˈumɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
grooming for abuse via internet
Using the internet to slowly make a child or weak person trust you so you can sexually hurt or use them later.
Примери
- The new law aims to reduce online grooming of children.
- Parents were warned about online grooming in the safety workshop.
- Police are investigating several cases of online grooming through social media.
well-groomed
1/wˈɛl ɡɹˈumd/
fixed phrase
having a neat, cared-for look
Looking very clean, tidy, and carefully cared for, especially in hair, clothes, and general appearance.
Примери
- He was well-groomed and smartly dressed for the interview.
- A well-groomed appearance can make a strong first impression.
- The dog came back from the salon well-groomed and smelling fresh.
bride and groom
1/bɹˈaɪd ˈænd ɡɹˈum/
fixed phrase
the couple getting married
The woman and the man who are getting married to each other at a wedding.
Примери
- The photographer asked the bride and groom to stand by the window.
- The guests stood as the bride and groom entered the hall.
- The guests cheered when the bride and groom entered the reception hall.
- They reserved a special table for the bride and groom.
- Everyone took photos of the bride and groom after the ceremony.