tablet
gb/tˈæblɪt/ us/tˈæblɪt/
A2
English
~ 6000
tablet, táblagép, tabletta, jegyzettömb, papírtömb, írótömb, tábla, feliratos tábla, kőtábla
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
to use a tablet to [do something]
She reads all her textbooks on a tablet instead of carrying heavy books.
Az összes tankönyvét tableten olvassa, ahelyett hogy nehéz könyveket cipelne.
I use my tablet to watch movies on long flights.
Hosszú repülőutakon a tabletemen nézek filmeket.
The restaurant lets you order food from a tablet at the table.
He drew the design on a tablet and then sent it to his client.
Make sure you charge your tablet before the meeting.
Learner examples
I watch videos on my tablet every night.
Minden este videókat nézek a tabletemen.
He uses a tablet to read the news.
Tabletet használ hírolvasáshoz.
She bought a new tablet for school.
You can play many games on a tablet.
Please do not forget your tablet at home.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *touch tablet* when they mean *tablet* or *tablet computer*. The word *tablet* alone is enough. They may also say *I play my tablet* instead of *I play games on my tablet* or *I use my tablet*.
Meaning
portable flat touchscreen computer
Collocations
tablet computer
|tablet device
|use a tablet
|charge your tablet
|tablet screen
|tablet app
Synonyms
tablet computer (More explicit; stresses that it is a type of computer.)
|
iPad (A brand name often used informally for any tablet, especially Apple's device.)
Antonyms
desktop (A non-portable computer, the opposite of a handheld tablet in terms of mobility.)
Themes
technology
|daily life
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
A small, flat computer that you hold in your hands and touch the screen to use apps, read, watch, or play games.
A small, flat, portable computer with a touchscreen that you control by tapping or swiping, often used for browsing, reading, watching videos, or using apps.
NOUN
A2
2
tabletta
A2
Usage pattern:
to take a tablet for [a condition]
The doctor told her to take one tablet twice a day after meals.
Az orvos azt mondta neki, hogy étkezés után naponta kétszer vegyen be egy tablettát.
If the tablet is too big to swallow, you can break it in half.
Ha a tabletta túl nagy ahhoz, hogy lenyeld, kettétörheted.
He dropped a vitamin C tablet into a glass of water and waited for it to dissolve.
Keep these tablets in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.
She forgot to take her allergy tablet this morning.
Learner examples
I take one tablet every morning.
Minden reggel beveszek egy tablettát.
This tablet helps with my headache.
Ez a tabletta segít a fejfájásomon.
Put the tablet in water and drink it.
Do not take more than two tablets in one day.
He gave me a tablet for my cough.
Common mistake:
Learners often say *eat a tablet* instead of *take a tablet* or *swallow a tablet*. Another mistake is confusing *tablet* (a pill) with *table* (a piece of furniture) in writing or pronunciation.
Meaning
small solid pill of medicine
Collocations
take a tablet
|pain relief tablet
|sleeping tablet
|vitamin tablet
|dishwasher tablet
|one tablet daily
Synonyms
pill (Very common everyday word; often interchangeable, but *tablet* is slightly more technical and specific about the shape.)
|
caplet (Refers to a capsule-shaped tablet; more technical and less common.)
Antonyms
injection (A way to give medicine with a needle instead of a tablet taken by mouth.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|daily_life
Definition
A small, hard piece of medicine or other material that you swallow or put in water.
A small, usually flat and round piece of compressed medicine or other substance, taken by swallowing or dissolving it.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
to write notes on a tablet
He pulled a yellow legal tablet from his briefcase and started taking notes.
Elővett az aktatáskájából egy sárga jegyzettömböt, és jegyzetelni kezdett.
The students were asked to bring a writing tablet to class.
A diákokat arra kérték, hogy hozzanak magukkal egy jegyzettömböt az órára.
She scribbled the phone number on a small tablet by the phone.
Please sign your name at the bottom of the tablet page.
He tore a sheet from the tablet and handed it to her.
Learner examples
I wrote the address on my tablet of paper.
A címet a jegyzettömbömbe írtam.
She keeps a small tablet next to the phone.
Egy kis jegyzettömböt tart a telefon mellett.
The teacher asked us to bring a tablet and a pen.
He tore a page from the tablet and gave it to me.
There is a yellow tablet on the desk.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with the electronic device and think *tablet* always means a computer. In American English, *legal tablet* is common; in other varieties, *notepad* is more usual.
Meaning
pad of paper for writing
Collocations
legal tablet
|yellow tablet
|ruled tablet
|note tablet
|spiral tablet
Synonyms
notepad (More common in many varieties of English; very similar meaning.)
|
writing pad (Neutral term emphasizing the use for writing.)
Antonyms
loose paper (Sheets of paper not attached together, unlike a tablet.)
Themes
writing
|education
|work
|daily_life
Definition
A set of sheets of paper joined at the top that you use for writing notes.
A thin pad of writing paper, often bound or glued at the top edge, used for taking notes.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
a tablet with [text / an inscription] on it
The ancient laws were carved into a stone tablet and placed in the temple.
Az ősi törvényeket kőtáblába vésték, és a templomban helyezték el.
A bronze tablet on the wall lists the names of the soldiers who died.
A falon lévő bronztábla felsorolja az elesett katonák nevét.
Archaeologists discovered a clay tablet covered in cuneiform writing.
The story of the king's victory is recorded on this tablet.
According to the Bible, Moses received the commandments on two tablets of stone.
Learner examples
They found an old stone tablet in the desert.
Egy régi kőtáblát találtak a sivatagban.
There is a tablet on the wall with many names.
A falon van egy tábla sok névvel.
The laws were written on a large tablet.
The museum shows a clay tablet with very old writing.
She read the words on the metal tablet.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think *tablet* only refers to modern objects and may not recognize this historical or religious meaning in texts. Also, *tablets of stone* is sometimes misread as *tables of stone*.
Meaning
flat inscribed stone or metal slab
Collocations
stone tablet
|bronze tablet
|clay tablet
|engraved tablet
|commemorative tablet
|tablets of stone
Synonyms
plaque (Common for modern memorial signs on walls; usually metal or stone, often smaller.)
|
inscription (Refers mainly to the written text itself, not the physical slab.)
Antonyms
blank stone (A stone surface without any writing or carving, contrasting with a written tablet.)
Themes
history
|religion
|arts_entertainment
|law
|education
Definition
A flat piece of stone or metal with words or pictures cut into it, often for history, law, or memory.
A flat piece of stone, metal, or similar material with writing or carved symbols on it, often used for laws, records, or memorials.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tablet
IPA
GB/tˈæblɪt/
US/tˈæblɪt/
Syllables & stress
tab - let (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (tab)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tablet
- Plural: tablets
Word family
Forms
tablets
noun
Expressions
dishwasher tablet
1/dˈɪʃwˌɑʃɚ tˈæblɪt/
fixed phrase
solid detergent for dishwashers
A small, hard block of cleaning soap that you put in a dishwasher to wash the dishes.
Examples
- Put one dishwasher tablet in the machine and close the door.
- We ran out of dishwasher tablets, so we had to wash the dishes by hand.
- These eco‑friendly dishwasher tablets work well at low temperatures.
sleeping tablet
1/slˈipɪŋ tˈæblɪt/
fixed phrase
pill that helps you sleep
A tablet that makes you feel sleepy so that you can sleep.
Examples
- The doctor gave him a mild sleeping tablet for his insomnia.
- You should not drive after taking a sleeping tablet.
- She refuses to use a sleeping tablet, even on bad nights.
tablet computer
1/tˈæblɪt kəmpjˈutɚ/
fixed phrase
portable computer with touchscreen only
A small, flat computer that you hold in your hands and use by touching the screen, usually without a physical keyboard.
Examples
- Many people now use a tablet computer instead of a laptop for travel.
- The school gives each student a tablet computer for classwork.
- She prefers reading e‑books on a tablet computer.
tablets of stone
1/tˈæblɪts əv stˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
literary
stone tablets with commandments
Two flat stones with religious laws written on them, especially in the Bible story of Moses.
Examples
- The phrase comes from the story of Moses receiving the tablets of stone on the mountain.
- Some people talk about company rules as if they were tablets of stone.
- The artwork shows the prophet holding the tablets of stone above his head.
take a tablet
1/tˈeɪk ə tˈæblɪt/
fixed phrase
swallow a medicine tablet
To put a small, hard piece of medicine in your mouth and swallow it, usually with water.
Examples
- If your head hurts, you can take a tablet.
- She has to take a tablet every night before bed.
- Do not take a tablet on an empty stomach.