reason
gb/ɹˈizən/ us/ɹˈizən/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 400
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
1
cause or explanation
The cause or explanation for something that happens or that someone does.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the reason [for something] / the reason [why clause]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reason' with 'cause'. 'Reason' often involves human explanation or decision-making, while 'cause' can be purely physical or natural.
Συνώνυμα
cause (Often refers more generally to what makes something happen, not necessarily involving human thought.)
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explanation (Focuses more on making something clear to someone rather than being the underlying cause.)
Αντώνυμα
result (Refers to the outcome or effect rather than the cause.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
main reason
|good reason
|for some reason
|give a reason
|reason why
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|logic
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The main reason for the delay was bad weather.
- She gave no reason for leaving early.
- There’s no reason to be upset about it.
- I can’t think of a good reason to refuse.
- For some reason, he didn’t answer my calls.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The reason for my trip is work.
- I don’t know the reason for his smile.
- The reason we are late is traffic.
- This is the reason I called you.
Ρήμα
B2
action
2
think logically to decide
To think carefully and logically about something to decide what to do or believe.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to reason [that clause] / to reason [with someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reason' as a verb with 'explain'; 'reason' focuses on logical thinking, not just giving information.
Συνώνυμα
deduce (Implies drawing a specific conclusion from known facts, often more formal.)
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conclude (Focuses on reaching an end decision or opinion.)
Αντώνυμα
guess (A decision made without logical thinking or enough information.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
reason logically
|reason that
|reason with someone
Θέματα
logic
|problem solving
|core_vocabulary
|education
Παραδείγματα
- She reasoned that it was too late to call.
- We can reason through this problem together.
- He tried to reason with the angry customer.
- By looking at the evidence, they reasoned that he was innocent.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I reasoned that it was safe to go.
- He tried to reason with her about the plan.
- We can reason together to find an answer.
- She reasoned that he was telling the truth.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
entity
3
ability to think logically
The human ability to think and decide things in a logical way.
Συνώνυμα
logic (Refers specifically to correct reasoning methods, often more formal.)
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rationality (Emphasizes being reasonable and based on facts rather than emotions.)
Αντώνυμα
emotion (Refers to feelings that may go against logical thinking.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
human reason
|powers of reason
|use reason
Θέματα
philosophy
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
|education
Παραδείγματα
- Human beings have the power of reason.
- In times of crisis, we must rely on reason.
- Reason separates humans from animals.
- Her argument appealed more to emotion than to reason.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Humans have reason and language.
- We should use reason to solve problems.
- Reason helps people make good choices.
- He used reason instead of anger.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
reason
IPA
GB/ɹˈizən/
US/ɹˈizən/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
reas - on (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (reas)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: reason
- Plural: reason, reasons
Verb
- Base: reason
- 3rd Person Singular: reasons
- Present Participle: reasoning
- Past: reasoned
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
reasons
noun
reasoning
verb
reasoned
verb
Core family
reasonable
adjective B1
reasonably
adverb B1
Related words
reasonableness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unreasonable
adjective B1
unreasonably
adverb
Εκφράσεις
for some reason
1/fɚ sˈʌm ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
without a clear cause
Used when you don’t know why something happened or it is surprising.
Παραδείγματα
- For some reason, my phone won’t turn on.
- She left early for some reason I don’t understand.
for this reason
1/fɚ ðˈɪs ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
because of what was said before
Because of the thing just mentioned before in speech or writing.
Παραδείγματα
- The road was icy. For this reason, we decided to stay home.
- He was very tired. For this reason, he went to bed early.
reason with someone
1/ɹˈizən wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
persuade using logic
To try to change someone’s mind by talking and explaining things clearly and calmly.
Παραδείγματα
- I tried to reason with him, but he wouldn’t listen.
- She’s upset now; wait until later to reason with her.
stand to reason
1/stˈænd tə ɹˈizən/
idiom
be logical or expected
To seem clear or true based on what you already know.
Παραδείγματα
- It stands to reason that if you eat less, you will lose weight.
- Given his experience, it stands to reason he will do well.
within reason
1/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
within sensible limits
Not going too far; in a fair or sensible way.
Παραδείγματα
- You can borrow my car, within reason.
- I’ll help you as much as I can, within reason.
within reason
2/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
acceptable and sensible limits
Allowed or possible but only up to a sensible limit.
Παραδείγματα
- You can borrow the car anytime, within reason.
- We can negotiate the price, within reason.
within reason
3/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
Within acceptable limits
As long as something stays fair, safe, or possible.
Παραδείγματα
- You can borrow my car whenever you want, within reason.
- We encourage creativity, within reason, to keep projects on track.