score
gb/skˈɔɹ/ us/skˈɔɹ/
A2
English
~ 2200
eredmény, pontszám, állás, szerez, partitúra, filmzene, kotta, megcsíp, visszavág, leszámol, törleszt
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
the score is [number]
The final score was 3–2.
A végeredmény 3–2 volt.
She got a perfect score on the math test.
A matematikateszten maximális pontszámot ért el.
What's the score at halftime?
He checked the scoreboard to see the score.
The team celebrated their highest score of the season.
Learner examples
The score is 5 to 2.
Az állás 5–2.
My score on the test is 90.
A teszten 90 pontot értem el.
What is the score now?
She has a high score in the game.
We keep the score during the match.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'score' with 'grade'; 'score' is the numeric result, while 'grade' is often a letter rating.
Meaning
Number of points in game/test
Collocations
high score
|final score
|score a goal
|keep score
|scoreboard
Synonyms
points (General term for units earned in games or tests.)
Antonyms
zero (Indicates no points scored.)
Themes
sports
|education
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The number of points someone gets in a game, sport, or test.
The number of points, goals, or runs achieved in a game, competition, or test.
VERB
A2
2
szerez
A2
Usage pattern:
to score [a goal/points]
He scored two goals in the first half.
Két gólt szerzett az első félidőben.
They scored 95 points in the game.
95 pontot szereztek a mérkőzésen.
She scored well on the exam.
Our team scored early in the match.
He scored from the penalty spot.
Learner examples
I scored a goal.
Gólt szereztem.
We scored many points.
Sok pontot szereztünk.
She scored high on the test.
They scored in the last minute.
He scored from far away.
Common mistake:
Learners may incorrectly use 'make' instead of 'score' when talking about goals.
Meaning
To get points in game/test
Collocations
score a goal
|score points
|score a touchdown
|score big
Synonyms
earn (To receive something deserved, though less specific to sports.)
Antonyms
concede (In sports, to allow the opponent to score.)
Themes
sports
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To get points in a game or sport.
To gain points, goals, or runs in a game or competition.
NOUN
B1
3
The conductor studied the score before rehearsal.
A karmester a próba előtt áttanulmányozta a partitúrát.
He composed the score for the new movie.
Ő szerezte az új film zenéjét.
She bought the piano score of her favorite song.
The film's score won several awards.
The orchestra played from the same score.
Learner examples
I read the music score.
A kottát olvasom.
The movie has a good score.
A filmnek jó a zenéje.
He wrote the music score.
The band played from the score.
I like this film's score.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'score' with 'soundtrack'; soundtrack refers to recorded audio, while 'score' refers to composed music, often instrumental.
Meaning
Written music for performance
Collocations
musical score
|film score
|orchestral score
Synonyms
sheet music (General term for written music; may be less comprehensive than a full score.)
Themes
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
The written music for a song or other piece of music.
A written or printed version of a musical composition showing all parts for performance.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
4
Usage pattern:
to score [something]
We scored front-row seats to the concert.
Sikerült első sorba szóló jegyeket szereznünk a koncertre.
He scored a great deal on his new phone.
Nagyon jó áron szerezte meg az új telefonját.
She scored an interview with her dream company.
They managed to score free passes to the festival.
I scored some rare collectibles at the market.
Learner examples
I scored free tickets.
Szereztem ingyenjegyeket.
We scored a big discount.
Nagy kedvezményt sikerült szereznünk.
He scored a good job.
She scored lunch for everyone.
They scored free drinks.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this usage is more informal and conversational than 'get'.
Meaning
Get something wanted/successfully
Collocations
score tickets
|score a deal
|score an opportunity
Synonyms
get (More general and less emphatic than 'score'.)
Themes
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To get something you want, often with some effort or luck.
To obtain or achieve something desired, often through effort, skill, or luck.
NOUN
B2
5
He finally settled an old score with his rival.
Végre visszavágott régi riválisának.
The debate gave her a chance to even the score.
A vita alkalmat adott neki a visszavágásra.
They saw the lawsuit as a way to settle scores.
Political opponents are using this scandal to settle scores.
The match was intense as both teams tried to settle old scores.
Learner examples
He wants to settle a score.
Vissza akar vágni.
She evened the score with him.
Visszavágott neki.
They have old scores to settle.
I will settle my score with him.
We try to even the score.
Meaning
Settling/gaining advantage in rivalry
Collocations
settle a score
Synonyms
victory (A broader term for winning that may not involve personal rivalry.)
Themes
competition
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A win or advantage over someone in competition or argument.
An instance of settling a dispute or gaining an advantage over someone, often used metaphorically in competitive situations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
score
IPA
GB/skˈɔɹ/
US/skˈɔɹ/
Syllables & stress
score (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (score)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: score
- Plural: scores
Verb
- Base: score
- 3rd Person Singular: scores
- Present Participle: scoring
- Past: scored
Word family
Forms
scores
noun
scoring
verb
scored
verb
Related words
scorer
noun
scoreboard
noun
scorecard
noun
Negative and opposite forms
scoreless
adjective
Advanced or less common
scorekeeper
noun
Expressions
even the score
1/ˈivən ðə skˈɔɹ/
idiom
Make things fair after being wronged
To do something against someone who did something bad to you before so that you are equal again.
Examples
- She trained hard to even the score after last year's defeat.
- He wanted to even the score with his competitor.
keep score
1/kˈip skˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
Record points in competition
To write down or remember how many points each player has in a game or sport.
Examples
- Can you keep score while we play?
- She kept score during the tennis match.
score big
1/skˈɔɹ bˈɪɡ/
fixed phrase
informal
Achieve great success/gain valuable thing unexpectedly
To do very well and get something good, often by luck or skill.
Examples
- They really scored big with their latest product launch.
- He scored big at the casino last night.
settle a score
1/sˈɛtəl ə skˈɔɹ/
idiom
Take revenge/resolve grievance
To punish someone because they harmed you before, or to end an argument by winning against them.
Examples
- After years apart, he finally settled a score with his old teammate.
- The movie hero returns home to settle a score with his enemies.
the score
1/ðə skˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
informal
Current situation/facts about something important
The real facts about what is happening and what you need to know about it.
Examples
- Here's the score: we need to finish by Friday or we lose funding.
- You know the score—don't be late.