Αγγλικά

dream

gb/dɹˈim/ us/dɹˈim/
A2 Αγγλικά
~ 2900
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό A2 event
1

thoughts and images during sleep

Pictures, stories, or feelings you have in your mind while you are sleeping.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: to have [a dream]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dream' (sleep) with 'goal' (life ambition). Context usually makes the meaning clear.
Συνώνυμα
vision (Can refer to a vivid dream-like image, but also applies to waking experiences.)
Αντώνυμα
reality (The actual state of things, in contrast to imagined events during sleep.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
have a dream |vivid dream |strange dream |remember a dream
Θέματα
psychology |sleep |daily life |health |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • I had a strange dream about flying over the city.
  • She woke up from a vivid dream and wrote it down.
  • Last night’s dream was so real that I felt confused when I woke up.
  • He often dreams about his childhood home.
  • The dream faded from my memory within minutes of waking.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I had a dream about my dog.
  • She told me her dream was funny.
  • Last night, my dream was about school.
  • I cannot remember my dream today.
Ουσιαστικό A2 entity
2

something you hope to achieve

Something you really want to do, have, or be in the future.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: to have [a dream] of [doing something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners overuse 'dream' for any wish; in English, it usually refers to big, important ambitions.
Συνώνυμα
goal (More general term for something one aims to achieve; less emotional than 'dream'.)
Αντώνυμα
nightmare (In figurative use, refers to an extremely unpleasant situation, opposite of a cherished goal.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
lifelong dream |achieve a dream |follow your dream |dream job
Θέματα
emotions |personal development |education |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • Becoming a doctor has always been her dream.
  • He finally achieved his dream of starting his own company.
  • Traveling the world is my biggest dream.
  • They are working hard to make their dream come true.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • My dream is to be a teacher.
  • She wants to travel. That is her dream.
  • He works hard for his dream.
  • This is the job of my dreams.
Ρήμα A2 action
3

to have mental images in sleep

To see pictures or stories in your mind when you are sleeping.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: to dream about [something/someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'dream of' meaning 'hope for' with 'dream about' meaning 'see in sleep'. Context matters.
Συνώνυμα
imagine (in sleep) (Less common; refers specifically to mental activity during sleep.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
dream about someone |dream of flying |dream vividly
Θέματα
psychology |sleep |health |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • I often dream about being late for school.
  • Last night I dreamed I was swimming with dolphins.
  • She dreamed about her grandparents.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I dreamed about my friend.
  • He dreamed he was in Paris.
  • She dreamed she could fly.
Ρήμα B1 action
4

to hope or imagine something ideal

To think about something you want very much in the future.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: to dream of/about [doing something]
Συχνό λάθος:
'Dream about' can mean both sleeping visions and hopes; learners must use context to tell them apart.
Συνώνυμα
aspire (More formal; focused on ambition rather than imagination.)
Αντώνυμα
dread (To fear something happening; opposite of hoping or wishing for it.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
dream big |dream of success |never stop dreaming
Θέματα
emotions |personal development |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • They dream of living by the sea.
  • I’ve always dreamed about becoming an astronaut.
  • She dreams of a better life for her children.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • I dream of going to Japan.
  • He dreams about being rich.
  • She dreams of a happy family.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
dream
IPA
GB/dɹˈim/
US/dɹˈim/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
dream (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (dream)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: dream
  • Plural: dreams
Verb
  • Base: dream
  • 3rd Person Singular: dreams
  • Present Participle: dreaming
  • Past: dreamed, dreamt
  • Past Participle: dreamed
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
dreams noun dreaming verb dreamed verb dreamt verb
Core family
dreamer noun dreamy adjective B2
Related words
daydream noun B1 dreamlike adjective
Negative and opposite forms
dreamless adjective
Advanced or less common
dreamily adverb
Εκφράσεις

beyond your wildest dreams

1
/bɪjˈɔnd jˈʊɹ wˈaɪldɪst dɹˈimz/
idiom

better than you imagined possible

Much better than you ever thought could happen.

Παραδείγματα
  • The holiday was beyond our wildest dreams.
  • Her success went beyond her wildest dreams.

dream come true

1
/dɹˈim kˈʌm tɹˈu/
fixed phrase

something greatly desired that happens in reality

Something very good that you really wanted and it happened.

Παραδείγματα
  • Winning the championship was a dream come true.
  • Meeting her favorite actor was a dream come true for her.

in your dreams

1
/ˈɪn jˈʊɹ dɹˈimz/
idiom informal

used to say something will not happen

Used to say that something will not happen or is not true.

Παραδείγματα
  • You think you can beat me? In your dreams!
  • ‘I’ll be famous one day.’ ‘In your dreams.’

living the dream

1
/lˈɪvɪŋ ðə dɹˈim/
idiom informal

living life as you always wanted it to be

Living your life in the way you always wanted, often used humorously.

Παραδείγματα
  • Now that he works from the beach, he’s living the dream.
  • ‘How’s retirement?’ ‘Living the dream!’

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