popular
gb/pˈɑpjəlɚ/ us/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A2
property
1
Liked by many people
Liked or enjoyed by many people.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is popular with [someone/group]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'popular' with 'famous'. 'Popular' focuses on being liked by many, while 'famous' means being well-known, even if not liked.
Συνώνυμα
well-liked (More personal and emotional approval than 'popular', often on a smaller scale.)
Αντώνυμα
unpopular (Describes something that most people do not like or support.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
popular choice
|popular culture
|popular demand
|popular music
|popular opinion
Θέματα
society
|culture
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Παραδείγματα
- This restaurant is very popular with tourists.
- Soccer is the most popular sport in the country.
- The new phone model became popular almost overnight.
- She’s one of the most popular teachers at the school.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Pizza is popular with children.
- The movie is popular in my city.
- He is a popular singer.
- Summer is a popular time for travel.
adjective
B1
property
2
For general public use or appeal
Made for or easy for most people to understand or enjoy.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is popular among [group]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'popular' here with 'trendy', but 'trendy' focuses on short-term fashion, while this sense is about broad accessibility.
Συνώνυμα
mainstream (Often refers to ideas or products widely accepted by the majority.)
Αντώνυμα
specialized (Intended for a narrow group with specific knowledge or skills.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
popular press
|popular version
|popular science
Θέματα
society
|media
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- The magazine publishes articles on popular science.
- He writes books that make complex ideas more popular and easy to read.
- The show has a popular appeal that crosses age groups.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The newspaper writes about popular science.
- This book is a popular history of art.
- The TV show has popular stories for all ages.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
popular
IPA
GB/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
US/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
pop - u - lar (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (pop)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: popular
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
popularity
noun B1
popularize
verb C1
Related words
popularly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpopular
adjective B1
unpopularity
noun
Advanced or less common
popularization
noun C1
Εκφράσεις
popular demand
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
Public request for continuation
When many people ask for something to happen again or stay available.
Παραδείγματα
- Due to popular demand, the play will run for another week.
- The product was brought back by popular demand.
popular opinion
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
Belief held by most people
What most people think about something.
Παραδείγματα
- Contrary to popular opinion, the game is not easy to learn.
- Popular opinion supports the new law.
popular culture
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Mainstream entertainment and ideas
Music, movies, TV, and other things that most people like and know about.
Παραδείγματα
- The movie had a big impact on popular culture.
- Superhero movies are a big part of popular culture today.
- Popular culture changes quickly with new technology.
- Social media has changed popular culture.