list
gb/lˈɪst/ us/lˈɪst/
A1
English
~ 2100
lista, felsorol, meghirdet, bevezet a tőzsdére, oldalra dől
NOUN
A1
1
lista
A1
Usage pattern:
a list of [things]
She wrote a shopping list before going to the store.
Írt egy bevásárlólistát, mielőtt elment a boltba.
The teacher handed out a list of reading materials.
A tanár kiosztott egy listát az olvasmányokról.
I keep a to-do list on my phone.
The guest list includes over 100 people.
Please add your name to the list.
Learner examples
I have a list of jobs.
Van egy listám a feladatokról.
This is my shopping list.
Ez az én bevásárlólistám.
The list is on the table.
He made a list of books.
We read a list of names.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'list' with 'note'—a note is usually one piece of information, while a list contains multiple items.
Meaning
A set of items in order
Collocations
make a list
|shopping list
|guest list
|to-do list
|list of names
Synonyms
catalogue (Often more formal and detailed, especially for goods or collections.)
|
inventory (Usually refers to a detailed list of goods or stock.)
Antonyms
jumble (Refers to a confused mix without order, the opposite of an ordered list.)
Themes
organization
|daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A group of words or things written one after another.
A number of items, names, or other things written or printed together, often one below the other.
VERB
A2
2
felsorol
B1
Usage pattern:
to list [things]
She listed all the countries she had visited.
Felsorolta az összes országot, ahol járt.
Please list three reasons for your answer.
Kérlek, sorolj fel három okot a válaszodhoz.
The form lists all the available options.
He listed the ingredients for the recipe.
The teacher asked them to list their favorite books.
Learner examples
I will list my friends' names.
Felsorolom a barátaim nevét.
List the jobs you did today.
Sorold fel, milyen feladatokat végeztél el ma.
Can you list the animals?
He listed his favorite games.
She listed five colors.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'list up' influenced by other languages; in English, simply use 'list'.
Meaning
To write or name items in order
Collocations
list examples
|list names
|list reasons
|list items
Synonyms
enumerate (More formal; often used in academic or legal contexts.)
|
itemize (To give a detailed breakdown, especially of costs.)
Antonyms
omit (To leave something out rather than include it in a list.)
Themes
communication
|organization
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To write or say things one after another.
To write or say several things one after another, usually in a specific order.
VERB
B1
3
meghirdet
B1
Usage pattern:
to list [something] for sale
They listed their car for sale online.
Meghirdették az autójukat eladásra az interneten.
The company listed its shares on the stock exchange.
A vállalat bevezette részvényeit a tőzsdére.
She listed her old clothes on a resale app.
Learner examples
I will list my bike for sale.
Meghirdetem eladásra a biciklimet.
He listed his house last week.
Múlt héten meghirdette a házát.
She listed her phone online.
Meaning
To put something up for sale
Collocations
list an item
|list a house
|list on eBay
Synonyms
advertise (More general; can be used for promoting as well as offering for sale.)
Antonyms
withdraw (To remove an item from being offered for sale.)
Themes
business
|commerce
|finance
|technology
Definition
To put something on a website or place so people can buy it.
To make something available for sale, especially in a public forum like a website or auction.
VERB
B2
4
oldalra dől
B1
Usage pattern:
to list to [side]
The ship began to list to starboard.
A hajó elkezdett jobbra dőlni.
The overloaded boat listed heavily in the water.
A túlterhelt csónak erősen oldalra dőlt a vízben.
The ferry was listing after taking on water.
Learner examples
The boat lists to the left.
A csónak balra dől.
The ship is listing now.
A hajó most oldalra dől.
It listed to one side.
Meaning
To tilt or lean to one side
Collocations
list dangerously
|list heavily
Synonyms
tilt (A more general term for leaning in any direction.)
Antonyms
balance (To remain level and upright.)
Themes
transportation
Definition
When something like a boat leans to one side.
(Of a ship or other object) to lean or tilt to one side, often unintentionally.
Grammar
Dictionary form
list
IPA
GB/lˈɪst/
US/lˈɪst/
Syllables & stress
list (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (list)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: list
- Plural: lists
Verb
- Base: list
- 3rd Person Singular: lists
- Present Participle: listing
- Past: listed
Word family
Forms
lists
noun
listing
verb
listed
verb
Related words
checklist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unlisted
adjective
Advanced or less common
shortlist
noun
Expressions
guest list
1/ɡˈɛst lˈɪst/
fixed phrase
List of invited people for an event
A written group of people invited to an event like a party or wedding.
Examples
- The guest list has over 200 names.
- Check if your name is on the guest list at the door.
hit list
1/hˈɪt lˈɪst/
fixed phrase
informal
List of people to harm or remove
A secret list of people someone wants to hurt or remove from power.
Examples
- The criminal had a hit list of rivals.
- The journalist found herself on the dictator’s hit list.
make a list
1/mˈeɪk ə lˈɪst/
fixed phrase
Write down items in order
To write things down one after another, usually to remember them.
Examples
- I need to make a list before I go shopping.
- She made a list of her goals for the year.
on the list
1/ˈɔn ðə lˈɪst/
fixed phrase
Included among listed items
To be included in a group of things written down.
Examples
- Is my name on the list?
- They were happy to be on the guest list.
shortlist
1/ʃˈɔɹtlɪst/
fixed phrase
Reduced set of selected candidates
A small group chosen from many people or things for final consideration.
Examples
- She made it onto the shortlist for the job.
- The committee will announce the shortlist next week.