kit
gb/kˈɪt/ us/kˈɪt/
A2
English
~ 1400
készlet, csomag, felszerelés, szerelés, összeszerelhető készlet, építőkészlet, rókakölyök
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a [type] kit
She always keeps a first aid kit in her car.
Mindig tart egy elsősegélycsomagot az autójában.
The photographer carried a camera kit with several lenses.
A fotós egy több objektívet tartalmazó kamerafelszerelést vitt magával.
I bought a sewing kit to fix my clothes.
The survival kit included matches, water, and a flashlight.
He opened his tool kit to repair the bike.
Learner examples
I have a first aid kit at home.
Van otthon elsősegélycsomagom.
The tool kit is in the garage.
A szerszámkészlet a garázsban van.
She uses her makeup kit every morning.
We need a sewing kit to fix the shirt.
He bought a camping kit for the trip.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'kit' with 'equipment'; 'equipment' is uncountable and refers to gear in general, not necessarily grouped together in a set.
Meaning
Set of items for a purpose
Collocations
first aid kit
|tool kit
|sewing kit
|survival kit
|makeup kit
Synonyms
set (A general word for a group of similar items, not always for a specific purpose.)
|
package (A group of items sold or given together, sometimes in a box or bag.)
Antonyms
individual item (Refers to a single object, not a collection of related ones.)
Themes
daily life
|hobbies
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of things you need for a special job or activity, kept together in one place.
A collection of tools, equipment, or materials that are kept together for a particular activity or purpose.
NOUN
B1
2
felszerelés
B1
szerelés
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone's] [type] kit
The team wore their new football kits.
A játékosok az új futballszerelésüket viselték.
A soldier's kit can be very heavy.
Egy katona felszerelése nagyon nehéz lehet.
She bought a new cycling kit for the race.
Learner examples
I wear my football kit on Saturdays.
Szombatonként a fociszerelésemet veszem fel.
The soldier's kit was ready.
A katona felszerelése készen volt.
He bought a new cycling kit.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'kit' with 'outfit'; 'outfit' can be any set of clothes, while 'kit' usually has a functional purpose.
Meaning
Clothing and gear for an activity
Collocations
football kit
|soldier's kit
|cycling kit
Synonyms
uniform (Standard clothing worn by members of an organization; may not include equipment.)
Antonyms
casual wear (Everyday clothing not meant for specialized activities.)
Themes
sports
|work
|clothing
Definition
Special clothes and things you wear or use for sport, work, or another activity.
The special clothing and sometimes equipment used for a particular sport, job, or activity.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
[type] kit
I bought a model airplane kit for my nephew.
Vettem az unokaöcsémnek egy repülőgép-makettkészletet.
The desk comes as a flat-pack furniture kit.
Az íróasztal lapra szerelt bútorcsomagként kapható.
She enjoys building robots from kits.
Learner examples
I have a toy car kit.
Van egy játékautó-építőkészletem.
We built the table from a furniture kit.
A lapra szerelt bútorcsomagból raktuk össze az asztalt.
He made the plane from a model kit.
Meaning
Parts sold to build something
Collocations
model airplane kit
|furniture kit
Synonyms
assembly set (A set of components meant to be put together; less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
ready-made item (Something already assembled and ready to use.)
Themes
hobbies
|DIY
|technology
|work
Definition
A box with parts and instructions to build something yourself.
A package containing all the parts and instructions needed to make or assemble something.
NOUN
B2
4
rókakölyök
B1
We saw a fox and her kits near the forest.
Láttunk egy rókát a kölykeivel az erdő közelében.
The wildlife photographer captured images of several kits playing.
A természetfotós több játszadozó rókakölyökről készített képeket.
A mother fox protects her kits from predators.
Learner examples
The fox has three kits.
A rókának három kölyke van.
A kit is playing in the grass.
Egy rókakölyök játszik a fűben.
I saw two kits near the tree.
Meaning
Young fox
Synonyms
cub (General term for the young of some animals like lions, bears, and foxes.)
Antonyms
adult fox (A fully grown fox.)
Themes
animals
|nature
Definition
A baby fox.
Grammar
Dictionary form
kit
IPA
GB/kˈɪt/
US/kˈɪt/
Syllables & stress
kit (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (kit)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: kit
- Plural: kit, kits
Word family
Forms
kits
noun
Related words
toolkit
noun B1
kitbag
noun
Expressions
drum kit
1/dɹˈʌm kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Set of drums and cymbals for music
A group of drums and cymbals played together by one person.
Examples
- He plays the drum kit in a band.
- The drum kit was set up on stage.
first aid kit
1/fˈɚst ˈeɪd kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Set of basic medical supplies
A small box or bag with things to help someone who is hurt.
Examples
- Every office should have a first aid kit.
- She used the first aid kit to clean and cover the cut.
survival kit
1/sɚvˈaɪvəl kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Essential items for survival situations
Things you need to stay alive in an emergency, like food and water.
Examples
- The hikers carried a survival kit in case they got lost.
- The survival kit had matches, food, and a map.
tool kit
1/tˈul kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Set of tools for tasks
A box with tools you use to fix or make things.
Examples
- He opened his tool kit to fix the chair.
- We keep a tool kit in the garage for repairs.
starter kit
1/stˈɑɹtɚ kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
basic set of things to begin
A simple set of things that gives you everything you need to begin doing something new.
Examples
- The knitting starter kit includes needles and yarn.
- She bought a painting starter kit with brushes, paints, and a canvas.
- A starter kit is perfect if you're new to painting.
- The store sells a starter kit for people who want to keep bees.
- I got a bread-making starter kit as a birthday present.