feature
gb/fˈit͡ʃɚ/ us/fˈit͡ʃɚ/
A2
English
~ 2500
jellemző, jellegzetesség, tulajdonság, összeállítás, kiemelt cikk, riport, egész estés film, játékfilm, szerepeltet, bemutat, szerepel, arcvonás
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a feature of [something]
The main feature of the phone is its long battery life.
A telefon fő jellemzője a hosszú akkumulátor-üzemidő.
Her smile is her most striking facial feature.
A mosolya a legfeltűnőbb arcvonása.
The park’s features include a lake and several walking trails.
Learner examples
The best feature of this car is its speed.
Ennek az autónak a legjobb tulajdonsága a gyorsasága.
The house has many nice features.
A háznak sok szép jellegzetessége van.
This phone's camera is an important feature.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'feature' with 'creature' due to similar pronunciation.
Meaning
distinctive part or quality
Collocations
main feature
|special feature
|key feature
|design feature
|unique feature
Synonyms
characteristic (Often used interchangeably but can refer to more general traits, not just distinctive ones.)
Antonyms
flaw (A negative or undesirable aspect, opposite of a positive feature.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An important or special part of something.
A noticeable or important part, quality, or characteristic of something.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
a feature on [topic]
The Sunday paper ran a feature on local artists.
A vasárnapi lap összeállítást közölt helyi művészekről.
Tonight’s TV feature is about climate change.
A ma esti tévés összeállítás az éghajlatváltozásról szól.
They did a special feature on the new museum.
Learner examples
I read a feature about space travel.
Olvastam egy összeállítást az űrutazásról.
The magazine has a feature on healthy food.
A magazinban van egy összeállítás az egészséges ételekről.
We watched a feature about animals.
Meaning
important media article or program
Collocations
feature article
|special feature
|cover feature
Synonyms
profile (Focuses on a person’s life or work, often as a type of feature.)
Themes
media
|journalism
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A special story in a newspaper, magazine, or on TV.
A special article in a newspaper or magazine, or a special television or radio program.
NOUN
B1
3
játékfilm
B1
We went to see the latest feature at the theater.
Elmentünk a moziba megnézni a legújabb egész estés filmet.
The festival will screen ten new features this year.
A fesztivál idén tíz új egész estés filmet vetít.
It was shown as part of a double feature.
Learner examples
We saw a new feature at the cinema.
Megnéztünk egy új egész estés filmet a moziban.
The festival shows many features.
A fesztivál sok egész estés filmet vetít.
This is my favorite feature film.
Meaning
full-length film attraction
Collocations
feature film
|double feature
Synonyms
movie (General term for any film; 'feature' refers to the main one in a program.)
Themes
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The main movie shown at a cinema.
A full-length film that is the main attraction in a cinema program.
VERB
B1
4
Usage pattern:
to feature [someone/something] in [something]
The exhibition will feature works by modern artists.
A kiállításon modern művészek alkotásai szerepelnek majd.
The magazine featured her in its latest issue.
A magazin a legújabb számában mutatta be őt.
The movie features several famous actors.
Learner examples
The book features many pictures.
A könyvben sok kép szerepel.
The show will feature new singers.
A műsorban új énekesek szerepelnek majd.
The article features my school.
Meaning
give special attention to
Collocations
feature prominently
|feature heavily
|feature in
Synonyms
highlight (Means to draw attention to; 'feature' often implies inclusion as a main part.)
Themes
media
|presentation
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
To show or include something as an important part.
To include someone or something as an important part in a show, exhibition, article, etc.
NOUN
A2
5
arcvonás
B2
He has strong facial features.
Markáns arcvonásai vannak.
Her delicate features made her look young.
Finom arcvonásai miatt fiatalnak tűnt.
The artist captured every detail of his features.
Learner examples
She has beautiful features.
Gyönyörű arcvonásai vannak.
His features are strong.
Markánsak az arcvonásai.
I like her facial features.
Meaning
part of the face
Collocations
facial features
|sharp features
|delicate features
Synonyms
trait (In physical description, can refer to facial characteristics but also personality.)
Themes
appearance
|body
Definition
A part of the face like eyes, nose, or mouth.
A part of the face such as the eyes, nose, or mouth.
Grammar
Dictionary form
feature
IPA
GB/fˈit͡ʃɚ/
US/fˈit͡ʃɚ/
Syllables & stress
fea - ture (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (fea)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: feature
- Plural: features
Verb
- Base: feature
- 3rd Person Singular: features
- Present Participle: featuring
- Past: featured
Word family
Forms
features
noun
featuring
verb
featured
verb
Negative and opposite forms
featureless
adjective
Expressions
double feature
1/dˈʌbəl fˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
two films shown together
Two full movies shown one after the other in the same cinema program.
Examples
- They went to see a double feature at the old theater.
- Tonight’s double feature includes two classic comedies.
special feature
1/spˈɛʃəl fˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
extra content for interest
An extra part of something that is added to make it more interesting.
Examples
- The DVD includes special features like deleted scenes.
- This week’s edition has a special feature on travel tips.
feature film
1/fˈit͡ʃɚ fˈɪlm/
fixed phrase
full-length main movie
A long movie that is the main one people come to see.
Examples
- His first feature film was released last year.
- The director’s first feature film won several awards.
- They are shooting a new feature film in New Zealand.
- They are shooting a new feature film in Paris.