figure
gb/fˈɪɡjɚ/ us/fˈɪɡjɚ/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2600
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
1
A number or amount in digits
A number written on paper or shown in print.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[number] figure(s)
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' with 'digit'. A digit is a single numeral (0-9), while a figure can be any number, even with many digits.
Συνώνυμα
number (General term for a numerical value; 'figure' often used in formal or official contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
word (Represents letters and language rather than numerical values.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
sales figures
|inflation figures
|official figures
|employment figures
Θέματα
mathematics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Παραδείγματα
- The latest unemployment figures show a small improvement.
- She checked the figures before sending the report.
- Government figures indicate a rise in crime rates.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The figure on the paper is 25.
- He wrote the figure 10 on the board.
- The figure is bigger than last year.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
The shape of a person's body
The shape of a person's body.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
slim figure / athletic figure
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' meaning body shape with 'person' in general; here it refers to outline, not identity.
Συνώνυμα
physique (More formal and often used for overall body structure.)
Αντώνυμα
formlessness (Lacking any clear shape or outline.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
slim figure
|hourglass figure
|athletic figure
Θέματα
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- She has an athletic figure from years of swimming.
- The dress flatters her figure.
- He admired her graceful figure from across the room.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She has a slim figure.
- He has a strong figure.
- The dress makes her figure look nice.
Ρήμα
B2
action
3
To think or conclude something
To think something is true after looking at the facts.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
figure (that) [clause]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'calculate'; here it means to think or believe, not do math.
Συνώνυμα
suppose ('Suppose' can imply uncertainty; 'figure' often suggests reasoning based on some evidence.)
Αντώνυμα
doubt (To feel uncertain or not believe something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
figure out
|I figured that
|I figure (informal)
Θέματα
thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- I figured you’d be tired after such a long trip.
- She figured it was too late to call.
- They figured the meeting would last about an hour.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I figure he is at home now.
- She figures it will rain today.
- They figure we will win the game.
Ρήμα
B1
action
4
To solve or understand something by thinking
To find the answer to something by thinking.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
figure out [something] / figure [something] out
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes forget 'out' in 'figure out' and use just 'figure', which changes the meaning.
Συνώνυμα
solve ('Solve' is more formal and usually refers to problems; 'figure out' is more informal and general.)
Αντώνυμα
confuse (To make or become unable to understand.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
figure out a problem
|figure out how to do
Θέματα
problem solving
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- I can’t figure out how to open this jar.
- She finally figured out the answer to the puzzle.
- We need to figure out what went wrong.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I can't figure out this question.
- He figured out how to fix the car.
- We figured out the right way.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
5
A person shown in art or imagination
A person shown in art or in your mind.
Συνώνυμα
character ('Character' is more common for fictional people; 'figure' can be real or symbolic.)
Αντώνυμα
object (Refers to non-human items rather than people.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
historical figure
|religious figure
|prominent figure
Θέματα
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
Παραδείγματα
- The painting shows a dark figure standing by the window.
- He became a prominent figure in politics.
- Figures from mythology often appear in ancient art.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The picture has two figures in it.
- He is an important figure in history.
- I saw a strange figure outside.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
figure
IPA
GB/fˈɪɡjɚ/
US/fˈɪɡjɚ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
fig - ure (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (fig)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: figure
- Plural: figures
Verb
- Base: figure
- 3rd Person Singular: figures
- Present Participle: figuring
- Past: figured
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
figures
noun
figuring
verb
figured
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disfigure
verb
disfigurement
noun
Advanced or less common
configure
verb B2
configuration
noun B2
Εκφράσεις
figure of speech
1/fˈɪɡjɚ əv spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Non-literal expression for effect
A way of saying something where the words do not have their usual meaning, used to make it more interesting or strong.
Παραδείγματα
- ‘I'm so hungry I could eat a horse’ is just a figure of speech.
- She used a figure of speech to make her point clear.
figure out
1/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Find an answer by thinking carefully
To understand something or find the answer by thinking about it.
Παραδείγματα
- I can't figure out how to use this app.
- She figured out the puzzle after an hour.
figure out
8/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
understand or solve
To think until you understand the answer or solution.
Παραδείγματα
- Can you figure out why the printer isn't connecting?
- We need to figure out how to pay for the repairs.
- He finally figured out the answer.
go figure
1/ɡˈoʊ fˈɪɡjɚ/
idiom
informal
Express surprise at something odd or unexpected
Used to say you are surprised about something strange or hard to understand.
Παραδείγματα
- He doesn't like pizza but loves anchovies—go figure.
- She studied all night and still failed—go figure.
public figure
1/pˈʌblɪk fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
A well-known person in public life
A person who many people know about, often because of their job.
Παραδείγματα
- The actor is a public figure who supports many charities.
- As a public figure, she must be careful what she says.