Αγγλικά

emphasis

gb/ˈɛmfəsɪs/ us/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
B1 Αγγλικά
~ 1800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
1

special importance or attention

When you give more attention or importance to something than to other things.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: place/put emphasis on [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emphasis' (noun) with 'emphasize' (verb).
Συνώνυμα
importance (A general term for significance; lacks the idea of deliberate highlighting.) | stress (Often used similarly in communication contexts, but can also mean physical or emotional strain.)
Αντώνυμα
neglect (Failure to give proper attention or importance.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
place emphasis |put emphasis |strong emphasis |emphasis on quality |emphasis on safety
Θέματα
communication |education |business |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The teacher placed great emphasis on the importance of reading.
  • In his speech, he put emphasis on the need for unity.
  • The company has a strong emphasis on customer service.
  • The report places special emphasis on environmental issues.
  • She spoke with an emphasis on fairness and equality.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The teacher puts emphasis on homework.
  • He puts emphasis on healthy food.
  • They place emphasis on good service.
  • We put emphasis on safety at work.
Ουσιαστικό B2 action
2

extra force in speaking

When you say a word more strongly to show it is important.

Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize that 'emphasis' in speech can change meaning.
Συνώνυμα
stress (Technical linguistic term for the stronger pronunciation of a syllable or word.)
Αντώνυμα
monotone (Speech without variation in stress or pitch.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
word emphasis |sentence emphasis |emphasis in speech
Θέματα
communication |language |education |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • She placed the emphasis on the first syllable of the word.
  • In English, we often use emphasis to change the meaning of a sentence.
  • The actor used emphasis to make his lines more powerful.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • He said the word with emphasis.
  • Put emphasis on the second word.
  • She spoke with strong emphasis.
Ουσιαστικό B2 entity
3

special visual focus in design

When part of a picture, design, or page is made to stand out more than other parts.

Συνώνυμα
highlight (A feature that stands out; can be visual or metaphorical.)
Αντώνυμα
uniformity (Lack of visual contrast or distinction.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
visual emphasis |emphasis in design |emphasis on color
Θέματα
art |design |arts_entertainment |communication |education
Παραδείγματα
  • The artist used bright colors for emphasis.
  • In web design, emphasis can guide the user's eye.
  • The red text draws emphasis to the warning message.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The red dress gives emphasis to her look.
  • Designers use color for emphasis.
  • The big title gives emphasis to the main idea.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
emphasis
IPA
GB/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
US/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
em - phas - is (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: emphasis
  • Plural: emphases, emphasis
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
emphases noun
Core family
emphasize verb B1 emphatic adjective B2 emphatically adverb C1
Related words
emphasise verb
Advanced or less common
overemphasis noun deemphasize verb
Εκφράσεις

place emphasis on

1
/plˈeɪs ˈɛmfəsɪs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

give special importance to something

To give special attention or importance to something.

Παραδείγματα
  • The manager placed emphasis on teamwork during the meeting.
  • Our school places emphasis on creativity and problem solving.

put emphasis on

1
/pˈʊt ˈɛmfəsɪs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

give special importance to something

To give special attention or importance to something.

Παραδείγματα
  • The article puts emphasis on the benefits of exercise.
  • He put emphasis on safety during his speech.

with an emphasis on

1
/wˈɪθ ən ˈɛmfəsɪs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

having a focus mainly on something

Having a main focus on something.

Παραδείγματα
  • The program is designed for children, with an emphasis on fun and learning.
  • This course covers modern history, with an emphasis on the 20th century.

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