type
gb/tˈaɪp/ us/tˈaɪp/
A2
English
~ 400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
category or kind of thing
A group of things or people that are the same in some way.
Usage pattern:
[type] of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'type' with 'typical'; 'type' is a noun referring to a category, while 'typical' is an adjective describing something common or expected.
Synonyms
kind (Very close in meaning; 'kind' is slightly more informal in everyday speech.)
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category (More formal and often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Antonyms
individual (Refers to a single, unique item instead of a group or category.)
Collocations
different types
|same type
|type of person
|type of food
Themes
classification
|description
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- This type of car is very fuel-efficient.
- What type of music do you like?
- There are several types of bread available at the bakery.
- He’s not the type to give up easily.
Learner examples
- That type of dog is very friendly.
- I like this type of book.
- She is the type of person who helps others.
Noun
B1
entity
2
person with certain traits
A person with certain qualities or style.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the type who [verb phrase]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'my type' as meaning 'my style' in all contexts; in romantic contexts, it refers to attraction.
Synonyms
sort (Informal equivalent when referring to people; 'sort' can sound slightly casual or colloquial.)
Antonyms
opposite type (Refers to someone with contrasting characteristics.)
Collocations
the sporty type
|the quiet type
|not my type
Themes
people
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Examples
- She’s the type who always arrives early.
- He’s not my type romantically.
- You’re just the type of leader we need.
Learner examples
- He is the type who likes sports.
- She is not my type.
- You are the type of friend I need.
Verb
A2
action
3
enter text via keyboard
To write words by pressing keys on a computer or typewriter.
Usage pattern:
to type [something] on [a device]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'type' (verb) with 'write'; 'write' is more general and can mean by hand or keyboard, but 'type' specifically means using keys.
Synonyms
key in ('Key in' is slightly more technical and less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
handwrite (Means to write by hand instead of using a keyboard.)
Collocations
type quickly
|type a message
|type your name
Themes
technology
|communication
Examples
- She types over 80 words per minute.
- Please type your password into the box.
- I typed the report last night.
Learner examples
- I can type fast.
- He typed his name on the form.
- Please type the email now.
Grammar
Dictionary form
type
IPA
GB/tˈaɪp/
US/tˈaɪp/
Syllables & stress
type (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (type)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: type
- Plural: type, types
Verb
- Base: type
- 3rd Person Singular: types
- Present Participle: typing
- Past: typed
Word family
Expressions
my type
1/mˈaɪ tˈaɪp/
fixed phrase
preferred kind of person
A kind of person you like or find attractive.
Examples
- Tall, funny, and kind—that’s my type.
- He’s nice, but not really my type.
type in
1/tˈaɪp ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
enter data using keyboard
To put information into a computer by pressing keys.
Examples
- Type in your username and password to log in.
- She typed in the address before printing the letter.
one of a kind
1/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
Unique and special
Very special and different from all others.
Examples
- Her dress was truly one of a kind.
- Her handmade wedding dress was one of a kind.
- This opportunity is one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—no one else has his sense of humor.
one of a kind
2/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
completely unique person or thing
Someone or something that is special and different from all others.
Examples
- Her artwork is truly one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—there’s no one else like him.