heterosexual
gb/hˌɛtɚoʊsˈɛkʃuəl/ us/hˌɛtɚoʊsˈɛkʃuəl/
B2
Английски
~ 8900
Значения
0 значения
adjective
B2
property
1
sexually attracted to opposite sex
Feeling sexual and usually romantic attraction to people of the opposite sex.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is heterosexual / heterosexual [relationship/person/marriage]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'heterosexual' with 'homosexual' because the words look similar. Remember: 'hetero-' means 'different', so 'heterosexual' is attraction to a different sex; 'homo-' means 'same', so 'homosexual' is attraction to the same sex. Learners may also overuse the formal adjective when the neutral informal word 'straight' would sound more natural in casual conversation.
Синоними
straight (Very common informal word; sounds more casual and is used more in everyday speech than 'heterosexual'.)
Антоними
homosexual (General opposite; describes sexual attraction to people of the same sex.)
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gay (Common everyday opposite; usually refers to men attracted to men but often used more broadly for same‑sex attraction.)
Колокации
heterosexual relationship
|heterosexual couple
|heterosexual marriage
|heterosexual man
|heterosexual woman
|heterosexual orientation
Теми
identity
|relationships
|society
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He has always identified as heterosexual.
- They are in a long‑term heterosexual relationship and plan to get married next year.
- The survey asked whether participants were heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual.
- Some films still show only heterosexual couples as romantic leads.
- She grew up in a very traditional, heterosexual family structure.
Примери за учащи
- My brother is heterosexual and dates women.
- The movie shows a happy heterosexual couple.
- The form asks if you are heterosexual or not.
- Many heterosexual people support LGBTQ+ rights.
- He said he is heterosexual but has many gay friends.
Съществително
B2
entity
2
a person attracted to opposite sex
A person who feels sexual and usually romantic attraction to people of the opposite sex.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is a heterosexual / many heterosexuals [verb]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use 'a heterosexual' when they only need the adjective, saying things like *'He is heterosexual man'* instead of *'He is a heterosexual man'* or *'He is heterosexual.'* They may also feel the noun sounds too formal or distant in contexts where 'straight person' would be more natural in spoken English.
Синоними
straight person (More informal and common in speech; sounds friendlier and less clinical than 'heterosexual'.)
Антоними
homosexual (Refers to a person who is attracted to others of the same sex; direct contrast in terms of sexual orientation.)
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gay person (Everyday opposite; usually refers to a man attracted to men but often used more broadly.)
Колокации
a heterosexual
|many heterosexuals
|gay and heterosexuals
|heterosexuals and homosexuals
|openly heterosexual
|mostly heterosexuals
Теми
identity
|relationships
|society
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The group includes heterosexuals, bisexuals, and gay people working together for equality.
- As a heterosexual, he still speaks out against homophobia.
- Many heterosexuals do not realize the privileges they have in some societies.
- The study compared the experiences of heterosexuals and LGBTQ+ individuals at work.
- She said that most of her friends are heterosexuals, but they are very active in pride events.
Примери за учащи
- He is a heterosexual and has a wife.
- There are many heterosexuals and gay people in this city.
- I am not gay; I am a heterosexual.
- Some heterosexuals join LGBTQ+ events to show support.
- The club is open to heterosexuals and non‑heterosexuals.
Граматика
Речникова форма
heterosexual
IPA
GB/hˌɛtɚoʊsˈɛkʃuəl/
US/hˌɛtɚoʊsˈɛkʃuəl/
Срички и ударение
het - ero - sexu - al (4 срички)
Stress on 3rd syllable (sexu)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: heterosexual
Noun
- Base: heterosexual
- Plural: heterosexuals
Семейство думи
Forms
heterosexuals
noun
Core family
heterosexuality
noun
heterosexually
adverb
Related words
straight
adjective A1
Negative and opposite forms
non-heterosexual
adjective
Advanced or less common
heteronormative
adjective
heteronormativity
noun
Изрази
Все още няма свързани изрази.