font
gb/fˈɑnt/ us/fˈɑnt/
A2
English
~ 2700
betűtípus, font, forrás, tárház, keresztelőkút
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] in [font name] font
I changed the document to use a larger font.
A dokumentumban nagyobb betűméretet állítottam be.
This website uses a clean, modern font for better readability.
Ez a weboldal letisztult, modern betűtípust használ a jobb olvashatóság érdekében.
The designer suggested using a serif font for the headings.
Make sure the font is easy to read on mobile devices.
They downloaded a new font to match the brand's style.
Learner examples
I like this font.
Tetszik ez a betűtípus.
The font is big.
Nagy a betűméret.
Please change the font.
This font is easy to read.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'font' with 'typeface'. In everyday use, 'font' refers to the style of letters on screen or paper, but in typography, 'typeface' is the broader term.
Meaning
Set of letters in one style
Collocations
choose a font
|change the font
|font size
|font style
|download a font
Synonyms
typeface (More formal and technical term for the design of a set of characters; often used in professional typography.)
Antonyms
handwriting (Writing done by hand, not using printed or digital characters.)
Themes
design
|technology
|communication
Definition
Letters, numbers, and symbols that have the same style and size.
A complete set of letters, numbers, and symbols in a particular design and size used for printing or displaying text.
NOUN
B2
LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
a font of [something valuable]
She is a font of wisdom and experience.
Ő a bölcsesség és a tapasztalat kimeríthetetlen forrása.
The library was a font of inspiration for his writing.
A könyvtár ihletforrás volt az írásaihoz.
He became a font of knowledge about local history after years of research.
Learner examples
My grandfather is a font of stories.
A nagyapám történetek kifogyhatatlan forrása.
Books are a font of ideas.
A könyvek rengeteg ötlet forrásai.
She is a font of good advice.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this meaning is figurative and more common in formal or literary contexts.
Meaning
Source of something valuable
Collocations
a font of wisdom
|a font of knowledge
|a font of creativity
Synonyms
source (General term for the origin of something; less literary than 'font' in this sense.)
Antonyms
void (A complete absence of something valuable.)
Themes
literature
|metaphor
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that gives or provides an important thing, like knowledge or hope.
A source from which something valuable or desirable comes or is obtained, often used figuratively.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
The baby was baptized at the old stone font.
A kisbabát a régi, kőből készült keresztelőkútnál keresztelték meg.
The church's font dates back to the 12th century.
A templom keresztelőkútja a 12. századból származik.
Visitors admired the ornate carvings on the marble font.
Learner examples
The baby was baptized in the font.
A kisbabát a keresztelőkútnál keresztelték meg.
The church has an old font.
A templomban van egy régi keresztelőkút.
Water is kept in the font.
Meaning
Basin for baptismal water
Collocations
baptismal font
|stone font
Synonyms
baptismal basin (More descriptive term specifying the religious function.)
Themes
religion
Definition
A large bowl in a church that holds water for baptisms.
A large basin or container in a church used to hold water for baptisms.
Grammar
Dictionary form
font
IPA
GB/fˈɑnt/
US/fˈɑnt/
Syllables & stress
font (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (font)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: font
- Plural: fonts
Word family
Forms
fonts
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
typographic
adjective
Expressions
a font of knowledge
1/ə fˈɑnt əv nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
literary
Someone full of knowledge
Someone who knows and shares a lot of information.
Examples
- The professor is a font of knowledge on medieval history.
- This museum is a font of knowledge about local traditions.
a font of wisdom
1/ə fˈɑnt əv wˈɪzdəm/
fixed phrase
literary
Someone full of wisdom
Someone who knows and gives a lot of good advice or information.
Examples
- My grandmother is truly a font of wisdom.
- Over the years, he has become a font of wisdom for younger colleagues.