tablet
gb/tˈæblɪt/ us/tˈæblɪt/
A2
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
1
portable flat touchscreen computer
A small, flat computer that you hold in your hands and touch the screen to use apps, read, watch, or play games.
Vzorec užití:
to use a tablet to [do something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *touch tablet* when they mean *tablet* or *tablet computer*. The word *tablet* alone is enough. They may also say *I play my tablet* instead of *I play games on my tablet* or *I use my tablet*.
Synonyma
tablet computer (More explicit; stresses that it is a type of computer.)
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iPad (A brand name often used informally for any tablet, especially Apple's device.)
Antonyma
desktop (A non-portable computer, the opposite of a handheld tablet in terms of mobility.)
Kolokace
tablet computer
|tablet device
|use a tablet
|charge your tablet
|tablet screen
|tablet app
Témata
technology
|daily life
|communication
|daily_life
Příklady
- She reads all her textbooks on a tablet instead of carrying heavy books.
- I use my tablet to watch movies on long flights.
- The restaurant lets you order food from a tablet at the table.
- He drew the design on a tablet and then sent it to his client.
- Make sure you charge your tablet before the meeting.
Učební příklady
- I watch videos on my tablet every night.
- He uses a tablet to read the news.
- She bought a new tablet for school.
- You can play many games on a tablet.
- Please do not forget your tablet at home.
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
2
small solid pill of medicine
A small, hard piece of medicine or other material that you swallow or put in water.
Vzorec užití:
to take a tablet for [a condition]
Častá chyba:
Learners often say *eat a tablet* instead of *take a tablet* or *swallow a tablet*. Another mistake is confusing *tablet* (a pill) with *table* (a piece of furniture) in writing or pronunciation.
Synonyma
pill (Very common everyday word; often interchangeable, but *tablet* is slightly more technical and specific about the shape.)
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caplet (Refers to a capsule-shaped tablet; more technical and less common.)
Antonyma
injection (A way to give medicine with a needle instead of a tablet taken by mouth.)
Kolokace
take a tablet
|pain relief tablet
|sleeping tablet
|vitamin tablet
|dishwasher tablet
|one tablet daily
Témata
health
|daily life
|daily_life
Příklady
- The doctor told her to take one tablet twice a day after meals.
- If the tablet is too big to swallow, you can break it in half.
- He dropped a vitamin C tablet into a glass of water and waited for it to dissolve.
- Keep these tablets in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.
- She forgot to take her allergy tablet this morning.
Učební příklady
- I take one tablet every morning.
- This tablet helps with my headache.
- Put the tablet in water and drink it.
- Do not take more than two tablets in one day.
- He gave me a tablet for my cough.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
3
pad of paper for writing
A set of sheets of paper joined at the top that you use for writing notes.
Vzorec užití:
to write notes on a tablet
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this sense with the electronic device and think *tablet* always means a computer. In American English, *legal tablet* is common; in other varieties, *notepad* is more usual.
Synonyma
notepad (More common in many varieties of English; very similar meaning.)
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writing pad (Neutral term emphasizing the use for writing.)
Antonyma
loose paper (Sheets of paper not attached together, unlike a tablet.)
Kolokace
legal tablet
|yellow tablet
|ruled tablet
|note tablet
|spiral tablet
Témata
writing
|education
|work
|daily_life
Příklady
- He pulled a yellow legal tablet from his briefcase and started taking notes.
- The students were asked to bring a writing tablet to class.
- She scribbled the phone number on a small tablet by the phone.
- Please sign your name at the bottom of the tablet page.
- He tore a sheet from the tablet and handed it to her.
Učební příklady
- I wrote the address on my tablet of paper.
- She keeps a small tablet next to the phone.
- The teacher asked us to bring a tablet and a pen.
- He tore a page from the tablet and gave it to me.
- There is a yellow tablet on the desk.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
4
flat inscribed stone or metal slab
A flat piece of stone or metal with words or pictures cut into it, often for history, law, or memory.
Vzorec užití:
a tablet with [text / an inscription] on it
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think *tablet* only refers to modern objects and may not recognize this historical or religious meaning in texts. Also, *tablets of stone* is sometimes misread as *tables of stone*.
Synonyma
plaque (Common for modern memorial signs on walls; usually metal or stone, often smaller.)
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inscription (Refers mainly to the written text itself, not the physical slab.)
Antonyma
blank stone (A stone surface without any writing or carving, contrasting with a written tablet.)
Kolokace
stone tablet
|bronze tablet
|clay tablet
|engraved tablet
|commemorative tablet
|tablets of stone
Témata
history
|religion
|arts_entertainment
|law
|education
Příklady
- The ancient laws were carved into a stone tablet and placed in the temple.
- A bronze tablet on the wall lists the names of the soldiers who died.
- Archaeologists discovered a clay tablet covered in cuneiform writing.
- The story of the king's victory is recorded on this tablet.
- According to the Bible, Moses received the commandments on two tablets of stone.
Učební příklady
- They found an old stone tablet in the desert.
- There is a tablet on the wall with many names.
- The laws were written on a large tablet.
- The museum shows a clay tablet with very old writing.
- She read the words on the metal tablet.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
tablet
IPA
GB/tˈæblɪt/
US/tˈæblɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
tab - let (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (tab)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: tablet
- Plural: tablets
Příbuzná slova
Forms
tablets
noun
Výrazy
dishwasher tablet
1/dˈɪʃwˌɑʃɚ tˈæblɪt/
fixed phrase
solid detergent for dishwashers
A small, hard block of cleaning soap that you put in a dishwasher to wash the dishes.
Příklady
- Put one dishwasher tablet in the machine and close the door.
- We ran out of dishwasher tablets, so we had to wash the dishes by hand.
- These eco‑friendly dishwasher tablets work well at low temperatures.
sleeping tablet
1/slˈipɪŋ tˈæblɪt/
fixed phrase
pill that helps you sleep
A tablet that makes you feel sleepy so that you can sleep.
Příklady
- The doctor gave him a mild sleeping tablet for his insomnia.
- You should not drive after taking a sleeping tablet.
- She refuses to use a sleeping tablet, even on bad nights.
tablet computer
1/tˈæblɪt kəmpjˈutɚ/
fixed phrase
portable computer with touchscreen only
A small, flat computer that you hold in your hands and use by touching the screen, usually without a physical keyboard.
Příklady
- Many people now use a tablet computer instead of a laptop for travel.
- The school gives each student a tablet computer for classwork.
- She prefers reading e‑books on a tablet computer.
tablets of stone
1/tˈæblɪts əv stˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
literary
stone tablets with commandments
Two flat stones with religious laws written on them, especially in the Bible story of Moses.
Příklady
- The phrase comes from the story of Moses receiving the tablets of stone on the mountain.
- Some people talk about company rules as if they were tablets of stone.
- The artwork shows the prophet holding the tablets of stone above his head.
take a tablet
1/tˈeɪk ə tˈæblɪt/
fixed phrase
swallow a medicine tablet
To put a small, hard piece of medicine in your mouth and swallow it, usually with water.
Příklady
- If your head hurts, you can take a tablet.
- She has to take a tablet every night before bed.
- Do not take a tablet on an empty stomach.