mechanic
gb/mɪkˈænɪk/ us/mɪkˈænɪk/
A2
English
~ 4300
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Person who fixes machines
Someone who fixes and takes care of machines, especially cars.
Usage pattern:
[someone] works as a mechanic
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mechanic' (person) with 'mechanics' (the study of forces and motion).
Synonyms
technician (Can refer to someone with technical skills in various fields, not only machinery.)
Antonyms
customer (In the context of repair services, the person receiving service rather than providing it.)
Collocations
auto mechanic
|skilled mechanic
|car mechanic
|motorcycle mechanic
|aircraft mechanic
Themes
work
|transport
|technology
|transportation
Examples
- The mechanic fixed the car's engine in two hours.
- She works as a mechanic at a local garage.
- The mechanic inspected the brakes before the road trip.
- I need to find a good mechanic to service my bike.
- Our mechanic is very reliable and affordable.
Learner examples
- The mechanic fixed my car.
- I went to see the mechanic.
- The mechanic works in a garage.
- My brother is a car mechanic.
Noun
technical
B1
entity
2
Method or process for doing something
A way or process used to make something work or happen.
Usage pattern:
the mechanics of [process]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'mechanics' with 'mechanic' and use singular instead of plural when talking about systems or processes.
Synonyms
procedure (More formal and often refers to official or documented steps.)
Antonyms
chaos (Lack of structure or method.)
Collocations
game mechanics
|basic mechanics
|mechanics of negotiation
Themes
technology
|process
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The game’s mechanics are easy to learn but hard to master.
- Understanding the mechanics of the human body is essential for medical students.
- The mechanics of this machine are quite simple.
- He explained the mechanics of the voting process.
- The mechanics behind the software are complex.
Learner examples
- I like the game’s mechanics.
- She knows the mechanics of baking bread.
- We learned the mechanics of the machine.
- The mechanics of this tool are easy.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mechanic
IPA
GB/mɪkˈænɪk/
US/mɪkˈænɪk/
Syllables & stress
mech - an - ic (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (an)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: mechanic
- Plural: mechanics
Word family
Forms
mechanics
noun
Core family
mechanical
adjective B1
mechanically
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
manual
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
mechanize
verb B2
mechanization
noun
Expressions
game mechanics
1/ɡˈeɪm mɪkˈænɪks/
fixed phrase
Rules and systems in a game
The rules and systems that control how a game works.
Examples
- The game mechanics make it challenging for new players.
- Good game mechanics keep players engaged.
the mechanics of something
1/ðə mɪkˈænɪks əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Details of how something works
The specific details about how something works or is done.
Examples
- She explained the mechanics of setting up a small business.
- Understanding the mechanics of breathing helps in yoga practice.