fiber
gb/fˈaɪbɚ/ us/fˈaɪbɚ/
A2
English
~ 4500
rost, élelmi rost, szál, erkölcsi tartás, belső tartás, jellemszilárdság
NOUN
A2
1
rost
B1
élelmi rost
B2
Usage pattern:
[amount] of fiber
Eating more fiber can improve your digestion.
Ha több rostot fogyasztasz, javulhat az emésztésed.
Whole grains are a good source of dietary fiber.
A teljes kiőrlésű gabonák jó rostforrások.
This cereal contains 8 grams of fiber per serving.
Fiber helps prevent constipation.
Fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber.
Learner examples
Fiber helps you go to the toilet.
A rost segít, hogy könnyebben tudj vécére menni.
This bread has a lot of fiber.
Ebben a kenyérben sok rost van.
Eat fruit to get more fiber.
Vegetables have a lot of fiber.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'fiber' with 'protein' or 'carbohydrate', but fiber is a special kind of carbohydrate that is not digested.
Meaning
Plant material aiding digestion
Collocations
high fiber diet
|dietary fiber
|fiber intake
|fiber supplement
Synonyms
roughage (Less common, more informal term used in dietary contexts.)
Antonyms
starch (A digestible carbohydrate, unlike fiber.)
Themes
health
|nutrition
|science
|food_drink
Definition
Parts of plants we eat that our body cannot break down, which help us digest food.
The parts of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes that cannot be digested, which help food move through the digestive system.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[type] fiber
The carpet is made from synthetic fibers.
A szőnyeg szintetikus szálakból készült.
Cotton fibers are spun into thread.
A pamutszálakat fonallá fonják.
Glass fibers are used in insulation materials.
Fiber optics transmit data as light signals.
Wool fibers are naturally curly.
Learner examples
The shirt is made from cotton fibers.
Az ing pamutszálakból készült.
They use glass fibers in the building.
Az építkezésen üvegszálakat használnak.
Wool fibers are soft.
Fiber optics carry the internet signal.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'fiber' with 'fabric'; fabric is made from fibers woven together.
Meaning
Thin thread-like material
Collocations
cotton fiber
|synthetic fiber
|glass fiber
|fiber optic
Synonyms
strand (General term for a single thin length of something; not limited to materials.)
Antonyms
sheet (A flat continuous surface rather than a thin strand.)
Themes
materials
|manufacturing
|science
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very thin piece of material like cotton, wool, or plastic, used to make clothes or other things.
A thin strand of natural or artificial material used to make textiles, cables, or other products.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
She showed great moral fiber in standing up for her beliefs.
Nagy erkölcsi tartásról tett tanúbizonyságot, amikor kiállt a meggyőződései mellett.
The ordeal tested his inner fiber.
A megpróbáltatás próbára tette a belső tartását.
We need leaders with the fiber to make tough decisions.
Learner examples
He has the moral fiber to say no to bad things.
Van benne elég erkölcsi tartás ahhoz, hogy nemet mondjon a rossz dolgokra.
She showed great fiber when she told the truth.
Nagy erkölcsi tartást tanúsított, amikor elmondta az igazat.
It takes fiber to do the right thing.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this figurative sense with the physical senses of 'fiber'. It is not about material or food here.
Meaning
Strength of character
Collocations
moral fiber
|inner fiber
Synonyms
fortitude (Formal term for courage in facing difficulties.)
Antonyms
weakness (Lack of strength or resolve in character.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The quality of being strong in your mind and doing what is right even when it is hard.
Strength and firmness of character or moral courage.
Grammar
Dictionary form
fiber
IPA
GB/fˈaɪbɚ/
US/fˈaɪbɚ/
Syllables & stress
fiber (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (fiber)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: fiber
- Plural: fiber, fibers
Word family
Forms
fibers
noun
Related words
fibrous
adjective
fiberglass
noun
Expressions
dietary fiber
1/dˈaɪətˌɛɹi fˈaɪbɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Indigestible plant material in diet
Plant parts in food that help you digest and keep you healthy.
Examples
- Dietary fiber helps lower cholesterol levels.
- Beans are a rich source of dietary fiber.
fiber optic
1/fˈaɪbɚ ˈɑptɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
Strand for transmitting light signals
A very thin glass or plastic wire that carries light for sending information.
Examples
- Fiber optic cables provide high-speed internet connections.
- The signal travels through a fiber optic network.
moral fiber
1/mˈɔɹəl fˈaɪbɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
Strength of character and morals
The quality of being strong and brave in doing what is right.
Examples
- It takes moral fiber to stand up to injustice.
- She demonstrated moral fiber during the crisis.