deck
gb/dˈɛk/ us/dˈɛk/
A2
English
~ 4400
fedélzet, szint, terasz, pakli, kártyapakli, leüt, leterít, padlóra küld, feldíszít
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
on the [upper/lower] deck
Passengers gathered on the upper deck to watch the sunset.
Az utasok a felső fedélzeten gyűltek össze, hogy megnézzék a naplementét.
The crew cleaned the main deck before we set sail.
A legénység indulás előtt megtisztította a főfedélzetet.
We sat on the open deck during the ferry ride.
Learner examples
We went to the top deck of the bus.
Felmentünk a busz felső szintjére.
The sailors worked on the deck.
A tengerészek a fedélzeten dolgoztak.
I saw dolphins from the ship's deck.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deck' with 'dock'; 'dock' is where ships are tied up at shore, while 'deck' is part of the ship itself.
Meaning
Floor or platform on a ship or vehicle
Collocations
upper deck
|lower deck
|main deck
|deck crew
|deck chair
Synonyms
floor (General term for the surface you walk on in a building or vehicle.)
Antonyms
ceiling (The surface above you inside a structure, opposite of the floor.)
Themes
transport
|travel
|transportation
Definition
A flat floor area on a ship, bus, or big vehicle.
A flat, horizontal surface that forms a floor on a ship, bus, or other large vehicle.
NOUN
A2
2
terasz
A2
Usage pattern:
sit on the deck
They had breakfast on the back deck.
A hátsó teraszon reggeliztek.
We added a new deck to our house last summer.
Tavaly nyáron új teraszt építettünk a házunkhoz.
The deck needs to be painted before winter.
Learner examples
We eat dinner on the deck in summer.
Nyáron a teraszon vacsorázunk.
The deck is behind the house.
A terasz a ház mögött van.
He built a small deck by himself.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'deck' with 'porch'; porches are usually covered and attached to the front of a house.
Meaning
Flat outdoor floor attached to a house
Collocations
wooden deck
|backyard deck
|deck furniture
Synonyms
patio (Usually paved with stone or concrete rather than wood.)
Antonyms
yard (An open ground area without a raised platform.)
Themes
home
|daily life
|housing
|daily_life
Definition
A flat area outside a house, often made of wood, for sitting or eating.
A flat, often wooden platform attached to the outside of a house, used for sitting or relaxing.
NOUN
A2
3
pakli
B1
kártyapakli
B1
Usage pattern:
a deck of cards
He shuffled the deck before dealing.
Megkeverte a paklit, mielőtt osztott.
We bought a new deck for poker night.
Új paklit vettünk a pókerestre.
The magician used a special trick deck.
Learner examples
I have a new deck of cards.
Van egy új pakli kártyám.
She shuffled the deck quickly.
Gyorsan megkeverte a paklit.
We played with an old deck.
Common mistake:
Some learners say 'pile of cards' instead of 'deck of cards' for games.
Meaning
Complete set of playing cards
Collocations
shuffle the deck
|new deck
|full deck
Synonyms
pack (British English term for a complete set of playing cards.)
Antonyms
single card (One card as opposed to the whole set.)
Themes
games
|leisure
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
All the playing cards needed for a game.
A complete set of playing cards used in card games.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
to deck [someone]
The boxer decked his opponent in the first round.
A bokszoló már az első menetben leütötte az ellenfelét.
He was so angry he nearly decked the guy.
Annyira dühös volt, hogy majdnem leütötte a fickót.
She got decked during the street fight.
Learner examples
The boxer decked his rival.
A bokszoló leütötte a riválisát.
He decked the man after an argument.
Egy vita után leütötte a férfit.
She was decked in the fight.
Common mistake:
'Deck' in this sense is informal; learners sometimes use it in formal writing where 'hit' or 'knock down' would be better.
Meaning
Knock someone down by hitting them
Collocations
decked him with one punch
Synonyms
knock down (More general; can be accidental or intentional.)
Antonyms
help up (To assist someone in standing after they have fallen.)
Themes
violence
|sports
|body
Definition
To hit someone very hard so they fall down.
To hit someone forcefully so that they fall to the ground.
VERB
B1
5
feldíszít
B1
Usage pattern:
to deck [something] with [decorations]
The hall was decked with ribbons and balloons.
A termet szalagokkal és lufikkal díszítették fel.
They decked the tree with ornaments.
Feldíszítették a fát díszekkel.
The city streets were decked out for the festival.
Learner examples
We decked the room with balloons.
Lufikkal díszítettük fel a szobát.
The tree was decked with lights.
A fát fényfüzérekkel díszítették fel.
They decked the hall for the wedding.
Common mistake:
'Deck out' is often used informally; learners sometimes confuse it with 'decorate' in formal contexts.
Meaning
Decorate for celebration or event
Collocations
decked out in lights
|decked with flowers
Synonyms
adorn ('Adorn' is more formal and literary.)
Antonyms
strip bare (To remove all decoration from something.)
Themes
celebrations
|art
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To make something look nice for a party or holiday.
To decorate something, especially for a special occasion or holiday.
Grammar
Dictionary form
deck
IPA
GB/dˈɛk/
US/dˈɛk/
Syllables & stress
deck (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (deck)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: deck
- Plural: deck, decks
Verb
- Base: deck
- 3rd Person Singular: decks
- Present Participle: decking
- Past: decked
Word family
Forms
decks
noun
decking
verb
decked
verb
Related words
deckchair
noun
deckhand
noun
Expressions
clear the decks
1/klˈɪɹ ðə dˈɛks/
idiom
Prepare for important activity by removing obstacles
To get ready for something important by removing things that are in the way.
Examples
- They cleared the decks before starting the big project.
- Clear the decks—we have work to do.
deck out
1/dˈɛk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
Decorate or dress impressively
To make something look very nice by decorating it or dressing it up.
Examples
- They decked out the hall for the ceremony.
- She was decked out in her finest dress.
full deck
1/fˈʊl dˈɛk/
fixed phrase
informal
Complete set of cards or abilities
Having all parts needed; sometimes used humorously to mean mentally normal.
Examples
- He’s not playing with a full deck.
- Make sure you have a full deck before starting.
hit the deck
1/hˈɪt ðə dˈɛk/
idiom
informal
Drop to ground quickly for safety/readiness
To fall or lie down quickly, usually to avoid danger.
Examples
- Hit the deck! There’s incoming fire!
- Everyone hit the deck when they heard the explosion.
stack the deck
1/stˈæk ðə dˈɛk/
idiom
to arrange things unfairly
To arrange a situation in a secret or unfair way so that one person or group will win or get an advantage.
Examples
- The rules stacked the deck against smaller companies.
- The organizers stacked the deck by inviting only friendly journalists.
- They stacked the deck to ensure their team won.
- If you stack the deck, of course you're going to win.
- Critics say the new rules stack the deck against small businesses.