product
gb/pɹˈɑdʌkt/ us/pɹˈɑdʌkt/
A2
English
~ 500
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Something made for sale
Something that is made or grown to be sold.
Usage pattern:
a [product] for [someone/something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'product' with 'produce'. 'Product' refers to manufactured goods, while 'produce' often refers to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Synonyms
item (A general term for a single object, not necessarily for sale.)
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merchandise (More formal or commercial term often used in retail contexts.)
Antonyms
service (Refers to an intangible offering, unlike a product which is tangible.)
Collocations
new product
|product launch
|product range
|product quality
|product development
Themes
business
|commerce
|manufacturing
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The company released a new product last month.
- This store sells a wide range of beauty products.
- The product was recalled due to safety concerns.
- They tested the product before putting it on the market.
Learner examples
- I bought a new product at the shop.
- This product is very popular.
- The product is made in Italy.
- We sell many different products.
Noun
B1
entity
2
Result of a process or action
Something that happens or exists because of something else.
Usage pattern:
the [product] of [something]
Synonyms
result (General term for what comes from an action or process.)
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outcome (Emphasizes the end state after a process.)
Antonyms
cause (Cause is the reason something happens, not the result.)
Collocations
natural product
|by-product
|end product
Themes
general
|cause_effect
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The painting is the product of years of hard work.
- Poverty is often the product of social inequality.
- This report is the product of several months of research.
Learner examples
- This book is the product of her work.
- The mess was the product of the storm.
- The cake is the product of baking.
Noun
technical
B1
quantity
3
Number from multiplication
The answer you get when you multiply numbers.
Usage pattern:
the [product] of [number] and [number]
Synonyms
multiple (A number that results from multiplying a given number by an integer; not always interchangeable.)
Antonyms
factor (A number that is multiplied to get a product, opposite role in multiplication.)
Collocations
product of two numbers
|find the product
Themes
mathematics
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The product of 4 and 5 is 20.
- We calculated the product of several large numbers.
- In this equation, x and y are multiplied to give the product z.
Learner examples
- The product of 2 and 3 is 6.
- Find the product of these numbers.
- We need the product of 10 and 5.
Grammar
Dictionary form
product
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑdʌkt/
US/pɹˈɑdʌkt/
Syllables & stress
product (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (product)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: product
- Plural: products
Word family
Forms
products
noun
Core family
Related words
productivity
noun B1
productively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unproductive
adjective
Advanced or less common
counterproductive
adjective B2
Expressions
by-product
1/bˈaɪ pɹˈɑdʌkt/
fixed phrase
Unintended secondary result
Something extra that is made while making something else.
Examples
- Pollution is often a by-product of industrial growth.
- The research had an unexpected by-product: a new treatment method.
end product
1/ˈɛnd pɹˈɑdʌkt/
fixed phrase
Final outcome of process
The final thing that is made after a long process.
Examples
- The end product was a beautifully designed website.
- Quality control checks every end product before shipping.
finished product
1/fˈɪnɪʃt pɹˈɑdʌkt/
fixed phrase
Completed item ready for sale/use
Something that has been made and is ready to be used or sold.
Examples
- The factory turns raw materials into finished products.
- Each finished product is inspected before it leaves the plant.