vine
gb/vˈaɪn/ us/vˈaɪn/
B1
English
~ 7400
kúszónövény, futónövény, szőlőtőke, szőlő, Vine-videó, szőlőtő
NOUN
B1
1
kúszónövény
B1
futónövény
B1
Usage pattern:
a vine climbs/grows on [something]
Bright purple morning glory vines covered the fence by the end of summer.
Nyár végére az élénklila hajnalka indái beborították a kerítést.
Ivy vines had started to creep up the side of the old house.
A borostyán indái már elkezdtek felkúszni az öreg ház oldalán.
We planted a fast-growing vine to give the patio some shade.
The gardener carefully trained the vine along the wooden trellis.
Thorny vines blocked the narrow forest path.
Learner examples
A green vine grows on the wall of our house.
Egy zöld kúszónövény nő a házunk falán.
We put a wooden frame in the garden so the vine can climb.
Tettünk egy fakeretet a kertbe, hogy a kúszónövény fel tudjon kapaszkodni rá.
Long vines hang down from the trees in the jungle.
She cut the old vines because they looked ugly.
These small vines will grow fast in warm weather.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "vine" with "wine" because the words sound similar. "Vine" is the plant; "wine" is the drink made from grapes. Some learners also think "vine" only means the grape plant. In everyday American English, it can mean any climbing or trailing plant, not just grapes.
Meaning
Plant with long climbing stems
Collocations
climbing vine
|creeping vine
|vine-covered wall
|train a vine
|cut back the vines
|wild vine
Synonyms
climber (Common word, especially in British English, for any plant that climbs; slightly more general and a bit more technical than 'vine' in everyday US English.)
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creeper (Often used for low plants that spread along the ground or a surface; overlaps strongly but can sound more botanical.)
Antonyms
tree (A woody plant that stands upright on its own, contrasting with a vine, which usually needs something to support it.)
Themes
nature
|plants
|gardening
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A plant with long, thin stems that grow along the ground or up a wall, tree, or other support.
A plant with long, flexible stems that climb up or trail over other plants, walls, or the ground, often using tendrils or other supports.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
rows of vines grow in [place]
Workers were pruning the vines in the vineyard before spring growth began.
A munkások a szőlőültetvényen metszették a szőlőtőkéket, mielőtt megindult volna a tavaszi növekedés.
These old vines produce fewer grapes but with a much richer flavor.
Ezek az öreg szőlőtőkék kevesebb termést hoznak, de annak sokkal gazdagabb az íze.
A late frost damaged many of the young vines this year.
The hillside was covered in neat rows of vines for wine production.
He inherited several hectares of vines from his grandparents.
Learner examples
We saw many vines in the vineyard on our trip.
Az utunkon sok szőlőtőkét láttunk a szőlőültetvényen.
Farmers cut the vines every year to help new grapes grow.
A gazdák minden évben megmetszik a szőlőtőkéket, hogy az új fürtök jobban fejlődjenek.
The vines on this land are used to make white wine.
In late summer the vines are full of sweet grapes.
They planted new vines after the old ones died.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "grape tree" instead of "vine" or "grapevine". Grapes do not grow on trees; they grow on vines.
Meaning
Plant that produces grapes
Collocations
rows of vines
|old vines
|prune the vines
|tend the vines
|wine vines
|grape vines
Synonyms
grapevine (More explicit and slightly more common in everyday speech when you want to make clear that the vine produces grapes.)
Antonyms
grain (Represents a very different type of crop (like wheat or barley) with stiff, upright stems, contrasting with the long, flexible stems of vines.)
Themes
food
|agriculture
|plants
|food_drink
|nature
Definition
The plant on which grapes grow, often grown in large fields to make wine.
A plant that produces grapes, especially when grown in rows for making wine or eating the fruit.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
3
Vine-videó
B2
Usage pattern:
share/post a vine of [something]
Someone made a vine of the cat jumping and missing the table.
Valaki Vine-videót készített arról, ahogy a macska felugrik, de elvéti az asztalt.
That scene was so awkward it felt like a vine waiting to happen.
Az a jelenet annyira kínos volt, hogy simán lehetett volna belőle egy Vine-videó.
She became famous after one of her vines went viral.
He spends hours watching old vines on video-sharing sites.
They posted a six-second vine of their friends dancing in the kitchen.
Learner examples
He made a short vine of his dog playing with a ball.
Készített egy rövid Vine-videót arról, ahogy a kutyája egy labdával játszik.
We watched many funny vines on my phone.
Sok vicces Vine-videót néztünk a telefonomon.
Her vine became very popular on the internet.
I want to make a vine of this joke.
That vine is only a few seconds long.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "vine" in this sense is written with a capital letter. The company name was "Vine", but the common noun for a short video is usually written with a small "v" in informal writing. Also, not every short video is naturally called a "vine"; the word suggests a very short, punchy, usually humorous style.
Meaning
Very short online video clip
Collocations
funny vine
|Vine compilation
|post a vine
|make a vine
|watch vines
Synonyms
clip (General word for a short part of a video; not always humorous and not tied to the Vine style.)
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short video (Neutral, descriptive phrase; does not suggest the specific fast, joke-like style of a vine.)
Antonyms
feature film (A long, full-length movie, which contrasts with the very short length of a vine.)
Themes
internet
|entertainment
|technology
|communication
Definition
A very short, often funny video that people share online, first popular on the Vine app.
A very short video clip, usually funny or surprising, originally made for the Vine app and now used more generally for similar short internet videos.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
4
szőlőtő
B2
Usage pattern:
the vine and its fruit
In the sermon, he spoke about staying connected to the vine as a source of spiritual life.
A prédikációban arról beszélt, hogy kapcsolatban kell maradnunk a szőlőtővel, a lelki élet forrásával.
The poet compared the nation to a neglected vine left untended on the hillside.
A költő a nemzetet egy domboldalon magára hagyott, elhanyagolt szőlőtőhöz hasonlította.
Ancient texts often mention the vine as a sign of peace and prosperity.
She quoted the passage about workers in the vine receiving the same reward.
The hymn praises the Lord who cares for the vine and its branches.
Learner examples
In the Bible, Jesus calls himself the vine.
A Bibliában Jézus szőlőtőnek nevezi magát.
Old religious songs sometimes talk about the vine and the branches.
Régi vallásos énekekben néha a szőlőtőről és a szőlővesszőkről esik szó.
The writer uses the vine as a picture of his people.
In this poem, the vine stands for growth and life.
The teacher explained that the vine in this story is a symbol of the church.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use this sense in normal conversation, saying things like "I saw the vine" when they just mean an ordinary grape plant. In everyday modern English, "vine" is usually just the plant itself. This collective, symbolic use sounds religious or poetic.
Meaning
Grapevines in religious or poetic style
Collocations
the vine
|workers in the vine
|tend the vine
|the Lord's vine
Synonyms
grapevine (Refers to the same plant but is neutral and modern; it does not automatically carry the religious or poetic feeling of "the vine".)
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wine (Sometimes what is really meant in religious phrases such as "fruit of the vine", though "wine" is more direct and less symbolic.)
Antonyms
the fig tree (In biblical and poetic contexts, other plants like the fig tree are sometimes contrasted with the vine as different symbols.)
Themes
religion
|literature
|arts_entertainment
Definition
All grape plants together, spoken about in religious or very formal, old-style language, often with a special symbolic meaning.
Grapevines thought of collectively, often used in religious or poetic language, sometimes with symbolic meaning.
Grammar
Dictionary form
vine
IPA
GB/vˈaɪn/
US/vˈaɪn/
Syllables & stress
vine (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (vine)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: vine
- Plural: vines
Word family
Forms
vines
noun
Core family
vineyard
noun
Related words
grapevine
noun
wine
noun A2
Advanced or less common
viticulture
noun
Expressions
die on the vine
1/dˈaɪ ˈɔn ðə vˈaɪn/
idiom
Come to nothing from neglect
To stop and fail completely because no one continues to work on it or support it.
Examples
- Several reform plans died on the vine after the election.
- The proposal died on the vine when the manager left the company.
- New ideas often die on the vine if there is no clear plan to use them.
fruit of the vine
1/fɹˈut əv ðə vˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
literary
Wine in religious language
Wine made from grapes, spoken about in religious or very formal language.
Examples
- The prayer gave thanks for the fruit of the vine and the work of human hands.
- In many Christian traditions, the fruit of the vine is shared during communion.
- The old text refers to the fruit of the vine as a sign of joy and blessing.
hear something through the grapevine
1/hˈɪɹ sˈʌmθɪŋ θɹˈu ðə ɡɹˈeɪpvˌaɪn/
idiom
Learn something by gossip or rumor
To find out some news from other people talking, not from an official message or the person directly involved.
Examples
- I heard through the grapevine that their company is about to be sold.
- She heard through the grapevine that her ex-boyfriend was moving abroad.
- They didn't tell us directly; we only heard the news through the grapevine.
wither on the vine
1/wˈɪðɚ ˈɔn ðə vˈaɪn/
idiom
Fail slowly from neglect
To slowly fail or die because no one helps, supports, or develops it.
Examples
- The project started with excitement but then withered on the vine when funding was cut.
- Without leadership, the new policy will simply wither on the vine.
- His idea could be great, but it will wither on the vine if no one backs it.
wither on the vine
1/wˈɪðɚ ˈɔn ðə vˈaɪn/
idiom
fail due to neglect
If something withers on the vine, it fails because nobody supports it.
Examples
- The proposal withered on the vine after the manager left the company.
- Several good ideas withered on the vine because no one took ownership.
- Without clear funding, the initiative will wither on the vine.
Learner examples
- The plan withered on the vine.
- The project will wither on the vine without support.