middle
gb/mˈɪdəl/ us/mˈɪdəl/
A1
Angličtina
~ 2100
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
A1
entity
1
central point or part
The center part of something, the same distance from each side or end.
Vzorec užití:
the middle of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'middle' with 'center'; 'center' can also mean a facility or building, while 'middle' is usually about position within something.
Synonyma
center (More common in American English; can also mean the main place of activity.)
Antonyma
edge (Refers to the outer boundary or limit, opposite of the central area.)
Kolokace
in the middle
|middle of the road
|middle seat
|middle ground
|middle class
Témata
daily life
|spatial
|measurement
|space
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She stood in the middle of the room.
- The park is right in the middle of the city.
- He placed the vase in the middle of the table.
- The middle of the film was a bit slow.
- We stopped in the middle of our journey to rest.
Učební příklady
- The ball is in the middle of the field.
- I sit in the middle of the class.
- The dog sleeps in the middle of the bed.
- We are in the middle of the street.
- She is standing in the middle of the photo.
adjective
A2
property
2
between two extremes
Between two places, numbers, times, or levels.
Vzorec užití:
the middle [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'medium' instead of 'middle' for position; 'medium' usually describes size or degree, not position.
Synonyma
intermediate (More formal and often used in educational or technical contexts.)
Antonyma
extreme (At one far end or limit, opposite to being in between.)
Kolokace
middle seat
|middle child
|middle age
|middle finger
Témata
daily life
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She is the middle child in her family.
- Take the middle road to get there faster.
- He chose a middle option that suited everyone.
- The middle course of action was safest.
- We met at a café in a middle location for both of us.
Učební příklady
- I live in the middle house on this street.
- He takes the middle bus every morning.
- She wears a middle size shirt.
- This is a middle level English class.
- The shop is at a middle point between our homes.
Podstatné jméno
A2
relation
3
midpoint in time period
The time halfway between the start and end of something.
Vzorec užití:
the middle of [period/event]
Synonyma
midpoint (Technical-sounding term for exact halfway point.)
Antonyma
beginning (The start point, opposite to the halfway point.)
Kolokace
middle of the night
|middle of the day
|middle of winter
Témata
time
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- I woke up in the middle of the night.
- We reached the mountain's summit in the middle of summer.
- He called me in the middle of my lunch break.
- The meeting dragged on past the middle of the afternoon.
- Middle age can be a time for reflection.
Učební příklady
- I eat lunch in the middle of the day.
- She woke up in the middle of the night.
- We go skiing in the middle of winter.
- I called him in the middle of class.
- He was born in the middle of July.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
4
social/economic group between classes
People who are not rich and not poor, but have enough money for a comfortable life.
Synonyma
bourgeoisie (More formal or political term; often used historically or theoretically.)
Antonyma
working class (Lower economic group, often involving manual labor jobs.)
Kolokace
middle class
|upper middle class
|lower middle class
Témata
society
|economics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Many middle-class families live in this neighborhood.
- The upper middle class tends to have more disposable income.
- Middle-class values often emphasize education and home ownership.
- Taxes will be reduced for the middle class.
- They rose from working class to middle class over two generations.
Učební příklady
- Many middle-class people have cars.
- Middle-class families often own houses.
- Taxes can be high for the middle class.
- The middle class likes good schools.
- They moved from poor to middle class.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
middle
IPA
GB/mˈɪdəl/
US/mˈɪdəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
middle (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (middle)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: middle
Noun
- Base: middle
- Plural: middles
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
caught in the middle
1/kˈɔt ˈɪn ðə mˈɪdəl/
idiom
trapped between opposing sides
To be involved between two people or groups who are arguing or fighting, without wanting to be involved.
Příklady
- I felt caught in the middle when my parents argued.
- She was caught in the middle of a dispute between her friends.
in the middle of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə mˈɪdəl əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
currently engaged during midpoint activity
Happening during an activity or event, especially before it is finished.
Příklady
- I was in the middle of cooking when you called.
- She left in the middle of our conversation.
meet in the middle
1/mˈit ˈɪn ðə mˈɪdəl/
idiom
agree on a compromise
To agree on something that is between what each person wants, as a way to end disagreement.
Příklady
- We couldn't decide on a restaurant, so we met in the middle and chose Italian food.
- They decided to meet in the middle and split the cost.
middle ground
1/mˈɪdəl ɡɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
position between extremes
A way of thinking or acting that is between two extreme choices or opinions.
Příklady
- We need to find some middle ground on this issue.
- Middle ground can help both sides feel satisfied.
in the middle of nowhere
1/ˈɪn ðə mˈɪdəl əv nˈoʊwˌɛɹ/
idiom
informal
far from towns or cities
In a place that is far away from towns or cities and where there are few people or buildings.
Příklady
- We got lost and ended up in the middle of nowhere.
- The cabin is in the middle of nowhere, perfect for a quiet holiday.
in the middle of nowhere
2/ˈɪn ðə mˈɪdəl əv nˈoʊwˌɛɹ/
idiom
in a very remote place
In a place that is very far from towns, cities, or other people and things.
Příklady
- They broke down in the middle of nowhere with no phone signal.
- My grandparents live in the middle of nowhere, miles from the nearest shop.
- We found a small café in the middle of nowhere, and the food was amazing.