stimulant
gb/stˈɪmjələnt/ us/stˈɪmjələnt/
C1
English
serkentőszer, stimuláns, ösztönző, serkentő
NOUN
C1
1
serkentőszer
B2
stimuláns
C1
Usage pattern:
[a] stimulant; stimulants; a stimulant for [something]
Coffee is a common stimulant that can make it harder to fall asleep.
A kávé gyakori serkentőszer, és megnehezítheti az elalvást.
The doctor warned him not to mix stimulant medication with energy drinks.
Az orvos figyelmeztette, hogy ne keverje a serkentő hatású gyógyszereket energiaitalokkal.
Nicotine is a stimulant, even though smoking can feel relaxing to some people.
Learner examples
Caffeine is a stimulant.
A koffein serkentőszer.
I try to avoid stimulants at night.
Este igyekszem kerülni a serkentőszereket.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse stimulant (makes you more alert) with sedative or depressant (makes you calmer or sleepier).
Meaning
substance that increases alertness
Collocations
caffeine is a stimulant
|a mild stimulant
|a powerful stimulant
|a stimulant drug
|stimulant medication
|avoid stimulants
|take a stimulant
|stimulant effect
|stimulant properties
|a stimulant for the nervous system
Synonyms
pick-me-up (More informal; often refers to a drink or small boost of energy.)
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upper (Slang; refers to stimulant drugs specifically.)
Antonyms
depressant (A substance that slows activity in the brain or body.)
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sedative (A substance that calms you and may make you sleepy.)
Themes
health
|medicine
|drugs
|food_and_drink
Definition
A substance that makes you feel more awake or active.
A substance, such as caffeine or a drug, that increases activity in the body or brain, making you feel more awake, energetic, or alert.
NOUN
C1
2
ösztönző
B2
Usage pattern:
a stimulant to/for [activity/interest/growth]
The new manager was a stimulant to creativity on the team.
Az új menedzser ösztönzően hatott a csapat kreativitására.
Lower interest rates can act as a stimulant to consumer spending.
Az alacsonyabb kamatlábak ösztönzően hathatnak a fogyasztói költekezésre.
Travel can be a powerful stimulant for learning a language.
Learner examples
Music is a stimulant for my work.
A zene jó ösztönző a munkához.
The prize was a stimulant to study harder.
A díj ösztönző volt arra, hogy keményebben tanuljak.
Common mistake:
This meaning is about motivation or growth, not necessarily about drugs or chemicals.
Meaning
thing that encourages activity
Collocations
a major stimulant
|a strong stimulant
|a stimulant to growth
|a stimulant for innovation
|an economic stimulant
|a stimulant to conversation
|provide a stimulant
|act as a stimulant
|a stimulant to demand
|a stimulant to creativity
Synonyms
catalyst (Emphasizes causing change or progress to happen faster.)
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spur (Emphasizes pushing someone into action.)
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boost (Emphasizes an increase in strength, activity, or confidence.)
Antonyms
deterrent (Something that discourages action or makes it less likely.)
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drag (Something that slows progress or reduces enthusiasm.)
Themes
education
|psychology
|business
|society
Definition
Something that makes a person or situation more active or interested.
Something that encourages activity, interest, or development, especially by making people feel more enthusiastic or motivated.
C1
FORMAL
3
serkentő
B2
Usage pattern:
stimulant [effect/action/quality]
The label warns that the product may have a stimulant effect.
A címke figyelmeztet, hogy a terméknek serkentő hatása lehet.
Some cold medicines include stimulant ingredients.
Néhány megfázás elleni gyógyszer serkentő összetevőket tartalmaz.
The researchers measured the stimulant action of the compound.
Learner examples
This drink has a stimulant effect.
Ennek az italnak serkentő hatása van.
Common mistake:
Often used before a noun (e.g., 'stimulant effect'); in many cases this is similar to saying 'stimulating'.
Meaning
causing increased activity
Collocations
stimulant effect
|stimulant action
|stimulant properties
|stimulant dose
|stimulant medication
Synonyms
stimulating (More common and more general in everyday English.)
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invigorating (Often positive; suggests refreshed energy.)
Antonyms
sedating (Tending to calm you or make you sleepy.)
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calming (Reducing nervousness or excitement.)
Themes
health
|science
Definition
Making you feel more awake or active.
Causing increased activity or alertness in the body or mind.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stimulant
IPA
GB/stˈɪmjələnt/
US/stˈɪmjələnt/
Syllables & stress
stim - u - lant (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (stim)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: stimulant
Noun
- Base: stimulant
- Plural: stimulants
Expressions
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