informative
gb/ɪnfˈɔɹmɪtɪv/ us/ɪnfˈɔɹmɪtɪv/
B2
English
~ 8600
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
providing useful or interesting information
Giving people useful or new information about something.
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is informative
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "informative" with "information" and say things like *"an information video"* instead of *"an informative video"*. Use "informative" to describe something that gives information, and "information" as a noun. Learners may also use "informative" when they mean "informed" (e.g. *"I am informative about this topic"*). In this case, the correct adjective is "informed" ("I am informed about this topic").
Synonyms
educational (Focuses more on helping someone learn in general, often in a school or training context, not just giving information.)
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informational (More technical and often used for things like brochures, leaflets, or signs that mainly give facts.)
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insightful (Suggests deep understanding and ideas, not just facts or basic information.)
Antonyms
uninformative (Describes something that gives little or no useful information.)
Collocations
informative article
|informative presentation
|informative session
|informative website
|highly informative
|useful and informative
Themes
education
|communication
|media
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The documentary was very informative and explained the issue clearly.
- Thank you for your informative report on the new market trends.
- I found the museum tour extremely informative, especially the part about local history.
- Her blog is always informative, with practical tips and real examples.
- The website is not very informative; it leaves out important details.
Learner examples
- The talk was very informative for new students.
- This book is short but very informative.
- Our teacher showed us an informative video about climate change.
- The guide was friendly and informative during the trip.
- I read an informative article about healthy food.
Grammar
Dictionary form
informative
IPA
GB/ɪnfˈɔɹmɪtɪv/
US/ɪnfˈɔɹmɪtɪv/
Syllables & stress
in - form - at - ive (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (form)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: informative
Word family
Core family
Related words
informatively
adverb
informer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
informational
adjective B2
disinformation
noun C1
Expressions
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