episode
gb/ˈɛpɪsˌoʊd/ us/ˈɛpɪsˌoʊd/
A2
English
~ 3500
rész, epizód, eset, roham
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
an episode of [a TV show/radio program]
The latest episode of the drama had a shocking ending.
A drámasorozat legújabb részének megdöbbentő volt a vége.
I missed last week's episode, so I need to catch up.
Lemaradtam a múlt heti részről, úgyhogy be kell pótolnom.
Each episode of the podcast focuses on a different city.
The first episode introduces all the main characters.
They released three episodes at once for streaming.
Learner examples
I watched the new episode last night.
Tegnap este megnéztem az új részt.
This episode is very funny.
Ez a rész nagyon vicces.
I like the first episode of the show.
We talk about the latest episode in class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'episode' with 'season'; 'season' is a collection of episodes.
Meaning
One show in a series
Collocations
new episode
|latest episode
|episode airs
|episode title
|episode guide
Synonyms
installment (More formal; often used in publishing or serialized works.)
Antonyms
series finale (The last episode of a series, ending the story.)
Themes
media
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
One part of a TV, radio, or online show series.
One complete broadcast or installment in a television, radio, or online series.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
an episode in [someone's life/history]
That embarrassing episode happened during my first week at work.
Az a kínos eset az első munkahetemen történt.
It was just one episode in their long friendship.
Ez csak egy epizód volt a hosszú barátságukban.
The book describes an important episode in the nation's history.
He recalled an episode from his time in the army.
This was the most difficult episode of her career.
Learner examples
I remember an episode from my school days.
Emlékszem egy epizódra az iskolás éveimből.
This is an important episode in our history.
Ez fontos epizód a történelmünkben.
She told me about an episode from her trip.
That was a bad episode in his life.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'episode' only applies to TV shows; it can also mean real-life events.
Meaning
An event in a larger story
Collocations
painful episode
|brief episode
|episode in history
|episode from childhood
Synonyms
incident (Refers to a single occurrence; can be more neutral or factual.)
Antonyms
continuum (A continuous process without distinct events.)
Themes
history
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A single event that is part of a bigger story or time period.
An event or incident that forms part of a longer sequence, experience, or narrative.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
an episode of [illness/symptom]
She had another epileptic episode last night.
Tegnap este újabb epilepsziás rohama volt.
The patient experienced an episode of severe anxiety.
A beteg súlyos szorongásos epizódot élt át.
He suffered several episodes of dizziness during the flight.
The doctor recorded each depressive episode in her notes.
Learner examples
He had an episode of fever last night.
Tegnap este lázrohama volt.
She had an episode of pain in her leg.
Fájdalomrohama volt a lábában.
He had an episode of feeling very sad.
She had an episode of sickness at work.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'episode' with 'disease'; here it means a short occurrence, not the condition itself.
Meaning
Short period of illness symptoms
Collocations
epileptic episode
|depressive episode
|manic episode
|episode of dizziness
Synonyms
bout (Common in informal speech for short periods of illness.)
Antonyms
remission (A period when symptoms lessen or disappear.)
Themes
health
|medicine
Definition
A short time when someone feels sick or has symptoms of a health problem.
A short period during which someone experiences symptoms of an illness or medical condition.
Grammar
Dictionary form
episode
IPA
GB/ˈɛpɪsˌoʊd/
US/ˈɛpɪsˌoʊd/
Syllables & stress
epis - ode (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (epis)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: episode
- Plural: episodes
Word family
Forms
episodes
noun
Related words
episodic
adjective
Advanced or less common
episodically
adverb
Expressions
clip show episode
1/klˈɪp ʃˈoʊ ˈɛpɪsˌoʊd/
fixed phrase
TV show made from old clips
A TV show that uses many scenes from older episodes instead of new material.
Examples
- The sitcom's clip show episode celebrated its 100th broadcast.
- They filled the schedule with a clip show episode because production was delayed.
episode of care
1/ˈɛpɪsˌoʊd əv kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
Period of treatment for a condition
The time from when a patient starts treatment for a health problem until it ends.
Examples
- The hospital tracks costs for each episode of care.
- An episode of care for pneumonia may last several weeks.