condition
gb/kəndˈɪʃən/ us/kəndˈɪʃən/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 500
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
state of something or someone
The way something or someone is at a certain time, especially about health or quality.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is in [adjective] condition
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'condition' with 'situation'; 'condition' refers to the state or quality, not the circumstances.
Συνώνυμα
state (A general term for how something is; slightly broader.)
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shape (Informal term, often about physical quality or fitness.)
Αντώνυμα
disrepair (Describes a bad, damaged state, especially for objects.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
good condition
|poor condition
|physical condition
|working condition
|mint condition
Θέματα
daily life
|health
|objects
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The car is in excellent condition despite its age.
- Her medical condition has improved after treatment.
- The house was sold in poor condition.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The bike is in good condition.
- He is in good physical condition.
- My phone is in bad condition.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
requirement for something to happen
Something that must happen or be true before something else can happen.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is a condition for [something else]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'condition' with 'rule'; a condition is often specific to making something possible.
Συνώνυμα
requirement (A more general term for something needed.)
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term (Often used in agreements and contracts.)
Αντώνυμα
freedom (Indicates no restrictions or requirements.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
meet the conditions
|terms and conditions
|strict conditions
Θέματα
rules
|law
|business
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Payment in advance is a condition for delivery.
- You may enter the competition under certain conditions.
- The loan was approved with strict conditions.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- You can join under one condition.
- We must meet the conditions to get the prize.
- This job has many conditions.
Ουσιαστικό
technical
B1
entity
3
illness or medical problem
A sickness or health problem someone has.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] has [a/an] [adjective] condition
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'condition' with 'disease'; 'condition' can also refer to long-term states not classified as diseases.
Συνώνυμα
disorder (More clinical; often used for mental or physical health issues.)
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illness (General term for being sick.)
Αντώνυμα
health (The absence of disease or illness.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
chronic condition
|serious condition
|heart condition
Θέματα
health
|medicine
Παραδείγματα
- She suffers from a rare skin condition.
- The patient is in stable condition after surgery.
- Asthma is a common respiratory condition.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He has a heart condition.
- She has a skin condition.
- My uncle has a serious condition.
Ρήμα
B2
action
4
train or influence behavior over time
To teach a person or animal to act in a certain way by doing something many times.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to condition [someone/something] to [do something]
Συνώνυμα
train (More general; used for teaching skills.)
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program (Implies systematic teaching, sometimes mechanical.)
Αντώνυμα
untrain (To remove learned behavior.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
conditioned response
|conditioned reflex
Θέματα
psychology
|training
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The dog was conditioned to bark at strangers.
- Children can be conditioned to follow routines.
- Years of practice conditioned him to react calmly under pressure.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The dog is conditioned to sit when I say 'sit'.
- She conditioned her cat to use the box.
- I am conditioning myself to wake up early.
Ρήμα
A2
action
5
treat to improve quality or feel
To put something on hair, skin, or other material to keep it soft and healthy.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to condition [hair/skin/material] with [something]
Συνώνυμα
treat (General term for applying something for improvement.)
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moisturize (Specifically adding moisture, often for skin.)
Αντώνυμα
dry out (To remove moisture and make rough.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
condition hair
|condition leather
Θέματα
personal care
|maintenance
|daily_life
|body
Παραδείγματα
- You should shampoo and then condition your hair.
- He conditioned the leather seats to prevent cracking.
- This lotion will condition your skin.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I wash and condition my hair every day.
- She conditions her skin with cream.
- He conditions his shoes with oil.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
condition
IPA
GB/kəndˈɪʃən/
US/kəndˈɪʃən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
con - di - tion (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (di)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: condition
- Plural: condition, conditions
Verb
- Base: condition
- 3rd Person Singular: conditions
- Present Participle: conditioning
- Past: conditioned
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
conditions
noun
conditioning
verb
conditioned
verb
Core family
conditional
adjective B2
conditionally
adverb B2
Related words
conditioner
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unconditional
adjective
unconditionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
precondition
noun
Εκφράσεις
in (good/bad) condition
1/ˈɪn ɡˈʊdbˌæd kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
being in a certain state of quality/repair
To be in a good or bad state of quality, health, or repair.
Παραδείγματα
- The bicycle is in perfect condition.
- After the storm, the roof was in bad condition.
on (the) condition that
1/ˈɔn ðə kəndˈɪʃən ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
'only if' requirement phrase
'Only if' something happens first.
Παραδείγματα
- You can borrow the car on the condition that you fill up the tank.
- They agreed to help on the condition that their names were kept secret.
stable condition
1/stˈeɪbəl kəndˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
patient's state not changing quickly
'Stable' means the patient is not getting better or worse quickly.
Παραδείγματα
- The patient remains in stable condition after surgery.
- She was taken to hospital and is now listed in stable condition.
terms and conditions
1/tˈɚmz ˈænd kəndˈɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
rules in an agreement/contract
The rules you agree to when you make a deal or use a service.
Παραδείγματα
- Please read the terms and conditions before signing.
- By using this website, you accept our terms and conditions.