context
gb/kˈɑntɛkst/ us/kˈɑntɛkst/
A2
English
~ 1100
összefüggés, kontextus, szövegkörnyezet
NOUN
B1
1
összefüggés
B2
kontextus
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] in the context of [something]
You need to consider these comments in the context of the whole discussion.
Ezeket a megjegyzéseket az egész beszélgetés összefüggésében kell értelmezni.
Without context, her statement sounds rude.
Összefüggés nélkül a kijelentése udvariatlannak hangzik.
The book provides historical context for the events it describes.
In this context, 'charge' means to formally accuse someone of a crime.
Learner examples
Please read the word in context.
Kérlek, az összefüggésében olvasd el a szót.
This photo makes sense in context.
A megfelelő összefüggésben van értelme ennek a fotónak.
We must look at the problem in context.
In this context, the answer is clear.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'context' with 'content'. 'Context' is about surrounding information, while 'content' is about what is actually inside or said.
Meaning
the situation around something
Collocations
in the context of
|broader context
|historical context
|social context
|provide context
Synonyms
background (Emphasizes prior events or conditions leading up to something.)
|
circumstances (Focuses on the specific conditions or facts surrounding an event.)
Antonyms
isolation (Refers to considering something without any surrounding circumstances or influences.)
Themes
communication
|understanding
|analysis
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The situation or facts that help you understand something better.
The circumstances or background information that help explain the meaning or occurrence of something.
NOUN
A2
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
[word] in context
Look at the sentence in context to understand the meaning of 'set'.
Vizsgáld meg a mondatot a szövegkörnyezetében, hogy megértsd a „set” jelentését.
The teacher asked us to use context clues to guess the word.
A tanár arra kért minket, hogy szövegkörnyezeti támpontok alapján találjuk ki a szót.
When taken out of context, his joke seemed offensive.
Learner examples
Read the word in context.
Olvasd el a szót a szövegkörnyezetében.
Use the other words as context.
Használd a többi szót szövegkörnyezetként.
The meaning is clear in context.
Common mistake:
Learners might confuse 'context clues' with 'clues' in general. In reading, 'context clues' are hints from surrounding text, not from outside knowledge.
Meaning
surrounding text for meaning
Collocations
linguistic context
|textual context
|context clues
Synonyms
surrounding text (Directly describes the nearby words in a passage.)
Antonyms
out of context (Refers to removing a word or phrase from its surrounding text, often changing its meaning.)
Themes
language
|reading
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The words before and after a word or sentence that help you understand its meaning.
The words, phrases, or passages that come before and after a particular word or section, helping to determine its meaning.
Grammar
Dictionary form
context
IPA
GB/kˈɑntɛkst/
US/kˈɑntɛkst/
Syllables & stress
con - text (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: context
- Plural: contexts
Word family
Expressions
in context
1/ˈɪn kˈɑntɛkst/
fixed phrase
within relevant circumstances or text
With the surrounding information or situation included.
Examples
- Her comment makes more sense when heard in context.
- The quote sounds harsh unless you read it in context.
out of context
1/ˈaʊt əv kˈɑntɛkst/
fixed phrase
without relevant surroundings for meaning
Without the information around it that helps explain it.
Examples
- His words were taken out of context and misunderstood.
- That sentence sounds strange out of context.