tame
gb/tˈeɪm/ us/tˈeɪm/
A2
Angličtina
~ 6500
Významy
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adjective
A2
property
1
(of animals) not wild
Describes an animal that is not wild and is calm with people, so it is not dangerous.
Vzorec užití:
[animal] is tame
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "tame" to describe shy or quiet people in neutral situations (e.g., *She is very tame*). In everyday English, this can sound odd or negative; it usually suggests someone is too controlled or boring. Use "shy" or "quiet" instead unless you want the negative meaning.
Synonyma
domesticated (Common technical term for animals bred and kept by humans; slightly more formal and factual than "tame".)
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docile (Emphasizes the animal’s gentle, obedient nature rather than its living with humans.)
Antonyma
wild (Describes an animal living in nature, not controlled or trained by humans, often unpredictable or dangerous.)
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feral (Describes an animal that has escaped from domestication and become wild again.)
Kolokace
tame animals
|tame birds
|tame lion
|quite tame
|seem tame
|become tame
Témata
animals
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The horses on the farm are very tame and let the children ride them.
- After a few weeks of feeding, the stray cat became tame enough to touch.
- These zoo monkeys are too tame to survive in the jungle now.
- Unlike wolves, most pet dogs are tame and friendly with strangers.
Učební příklady
- The dog is tame and does not bite.
- These birds are tame, so you can hold them.
- The lion looks scary, but it is tame.
- After many days, the rabbit became tame.
Sloveso
B1
action
2
train an animal to be tame
To teach or control a wild animal so it becomes calm and safe with people.
Vzorec užití:
to tame [an animal]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"tame a person"* in neutral or positive contexts. In English, using "tame" for people usually sounds negative or figurative, implying control or loss of spirit. Use verbs like "train," "teach," or "discipline" instead for normal situations.
Synonyma
domesticate (More formal and technical, often used in scientific or historical contexts (e.g., "domesticate cattle").)
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train (Focuses on teaching behavior; can be used for tame animals but is broader and not limited to wild animals.)
Antonyma
re-wild (To return animals or land to a wild state; opposite result of taming, though less common in everyday speech.)
Kolokace
tame a horse
|tame wild animals
|tame lions
|tame wolves
|difficult to tame
|try to tame
Témata
animals
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- It took the circus years to tame the tigers for the show.
- Early humans learned to tame wolves, which later became dogs.
- She specializes in taming nervous horses that other trainers refuse to handle.
- The villagers slowly tamed the young elephant by feeding it every day.
Učební příklady
- They are trying to tame the wild horse.
- Farmers tamed these animals many years ago.
- The man tamed the big dog with food and care.
- It is hard to tame a tiger.
adjective
B2
property
3
boring or not exciting
Describes something that is not very fun or exciting, and feels a bit boring or weak.
Vzorec užití:
[event/experience] is [quite/rather] tame
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with the basic animal sense and say things like *"a tame day"* when they mean "quiet" or "calm." While possible, it can sound unusual. For everyday conversation, "quiet," "calm," or "boring" are often clearer; use "tame" mainly when comparing something to a more exciting or extreme version.
Synonyma
dull (Very close in meaning; strongly suggests boredom or lack of interest.)
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uneventful (Focuses on the lack of action or incidents, without necessarily sounding as negative or critical as "tame".)
Antonyma
wild (Describes events or behavior that are extremely lively, uncontrolled, or crazy; the opposite feeling of a "tame" party or night out.)
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exciting (Directly opposite; suggests a high level of interest, energy, or emotion.)
Kolokace
tame party
|tame movie
|tame performance
|pretty tame
|rather tame
|a bit tame
Témata
entertainment
|opinions
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The concert was a bit tame compared to last year’s wild show.
- For a movie about car racing, it felt surprisingly tame.
- The debate was disappointingly tame, with no strong challenges or hard questions.
- His jokes seemed tame to an audience used to edgier comedy.
Učební příklady
- The party was tame, and we went home early.
- The film was too tame for teenagers.
- The game was tame and not very fun.
- The show was tame, but my parents liked it.
Sloveso
B2
action
4
bring something under control
To make something strong or hard to control, like anger, prices, or wild hair, weaker and easier to manage.
Vzorec užití:
to tame [force/problem/feeling]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse "tame" with anything difficult, even when "solve," "fix," or "manage" sound more natural (e.g., *tame the homework*). In English, this sense is most common for powerful forces, emotions, prices, markets, or unruly hair—not for ordinary tasks.
Synonyma
control (Very general; does not always include the idea of reducing strength, just keeping something within limits.)
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subdue (More formal and strong; often used for people, emotions, or forces that are actively resisted or fought.)
Antonyma
inflame (To make emotions or situations more intense or worse, especially anger or conflict.)
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fuel (To make something like anger, conflict, or growth stronger instead of weaker.)
Kolokace
tame inflation
|tame your temper
|tame my hair
|tame the problem
|tame the market
|tame the chaos
Témata
business
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The central bank raised interest rates to tame inflation.
- She took a deep breath to tame her anger before speaking.
- I need a stronger gel to tame my curly hair in this humidity.
- New regulations were introduced to tame the chaotic housing market.
- The teacher struggled to tame the noise in the classroom.
Učební příklady
- The government is trying to tame high prices.
- He drank water to tame his strong headache.
- I use this cream to tame my dry hair.
- We need a plan to tame this big problem.
adjective
C1
property
5
submissive or too controlled
Describes people or groups that do not fight, question, or show strong ideas, and are easily controlled by someone else.
Vzorec užití:
[person/group] is [quite/too] tame
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use this meaning in positive contexts (e.g., *He is very tame, so he is a good boss*). In modern English, calling a person "tame" usually sounds negative, suggesting they are weak, boring, or controlled, not simply calm or polite.
Synonyma
submissive (Emphasizes obedience and giving in to others; often used for people in relationships or hierarchies.)
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compliant (More formal; focuses on following rules or instructions without resistance.)
Antonyma
rebellious (Describes people who actively resist control and challenge authority.)
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independent (Describes a person or group that makes its own decisions instead of being controlled by others.)
Kolokace
tame crowd
|tame audience
|tame journalist
|politically tame
|remarkably tame
|a little too tame
Témata
social
|politics
|opinions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The crowd was surprisingly tame and left quietly after the match.
- Some critics say he only gives interviews to tame journalists.
- The discussion was far too tame; no one questioned the company’s strategy.
- Her normally tame students suddenly began to argue back.
Učební příklady
- The class was tame, and no one asked hard questions.
- They hired a tame reporter who would not criticize them.
- The fans were tame and did not shout.
- He is too tame to lead the team.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
tame
IPA
GB/tˈeɪm/
US/tˈeɪm/
Slabiky a přízvuk
tame (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (tame)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: tame
- Comparative: tamer
- Superlative: tamest
Verb
- Base: tame
- 3rd Person Singular: tames
- Present Participle: taming
- Past: tamed
Příbuzná slova
Forms
tames
verb
taming
verb
tamed
verb
tamer
adjective
tamest
adjective
Core family
tamely
adverb
tameness
noun
Related words
tameable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
untamed
adjective
wild
adjective A2
Výrazy
as tame as a lamb
1/ˈæz tˈeɪm ˈæz ə lˈæm/
idiom
extremely calm and gentle
Very calm, gentle, and not aggressive at all.
Příklady
- Don’t worry about the dog; he’s as tame as a lamb.
- The children looked wild, but once the movie started, they were as tame as a lamb.
tame down
1/tˈeɪm dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
make something less strong or wild
To make something less loud, bright, strong, or wild so it becomes calmer or easier to accept.
Příklady
- They asked the designer to tame down the bright colors in the logo.
- He tried to tame down his speech so it wouldn’t upset anyone.
- You should tame down the party plans if children are coming.