central
gb/sˈɛntɹəl/ us/sˈɛntɹəl/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A2
property
1
Located in the middle
In or near the middle of something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is central to [a place]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'central' with 'middle'. 'Central' often refers to location within a larger area, not necessarily the exact middle point.
Συνώνυμα
middle (Emphasizes exact midpoint rather than a general central area.)
Αντώνυμα
peripheral (Refers to being on or near the edge rather than the center.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
central location
|central area
|central position
|central square
|central district
Θέματα
geography
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The hotel is in a central location, close to shops and restaurants.
- The central square is a popular meeting point.
- We placed the table in a central position in the room.
- The station is central to the city.
- The park is located in the central district.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The school is in a central place.
- The central room is very big.
- We sat in a central seat.
- The library is in the central part of town.
- The bus stop is in a central area.
adjective
B1
property
2
Most important or main
Very important; the main part of something.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is central to [an idea/process]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse 'important' instead of 'central' when meaning 'key to understanding'. 'Central' often implies being at the core conceptually, not physically.
Συνώνυμα
key (Informal and common alternative meaning 'very important'.)
Αντώνυμα
minor (Means less important or of lower priority.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
central role
|central idea
|central issue
|central theme
|central figure
Θέματα
education
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Trust is central to any healthy relationship.
- Education plays a central role in economic development.
- The central theme of the novel is love and loss.
- She was a central figure in the movement.
- Honesty is central to his character.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Food is central to our culture.
- Water is central to life.
- She is central to the team.
- The main idea is central to the story.
- Trust is central in friendship.
adjective
B2
property
3
Controlling from one main point
Having control from one main place or group.
Συνώνυμα
national (When referring to government, 'national' can imply centralized authority.)
Αντώνυμα
local (Refers to authority at a small regional level rather than centralized.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
central government
|central authority
|central command
Θέματα
politics
|technology
|business
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The central government announced new policies.
- All decisions are made by the central office.
- The military operates under a central command.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The central government makes the law.
- The company has a central office.
- The army has a central command.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
central
IPA
GB/sˈɛntɹəl/
US/sˈɛntɹəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
cent - ral (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (cent)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: central
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
center
noun A1
centrally
adverb
Related words
centralize
verb C1
centralization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
decentralize
verb C1
decentralization
noun C1
Advanced or less common
centrality
noun
Εκφράσεις
Central America
1/sˈɛntɹəl əmˈɛɹɪkə/
fixed phrase
Region between North and South America
The group of countries between Mexico and South America.
Παραδείγματα
- Costa Rica is in Central America.
- Central America has many beautiful beaches.
Central Park
1/sˈɛntɹəl pˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
Large public park in New York City, USA
A very big park in New York City.
Παραδείγματα
- We had a picnic in Central Park.
- Central Park is beautiful in the fall.
central to
1/sˈɛntɹəl tə/
fixed phrase
Essential for something's success or existence
Very important for something to work or happen.
Παραδείγματα
- Teamwork is central to our success.
- Good communication is central to a happy marriage.