sane
gb/sˈeɪn/ us/sˈeɪn/
B2
Αγγλικά
~ 8300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
B2
property
1
mentally healthy; not insane
Having a healthy mind and not being crazy or mentally ill.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to be sane
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes use "sane" for physical health (e.g., *"a sane body"*). "Sane" is only for mental health. For physical health, use "healthy" or "fit." Another mistake is using "sane" as a noun (*"a sane"*); it is an adjective and must describe a noun or follow a linking verb (e.g., "He is sane").
Συνώνυμα
mentally healthy (More clinical or descriptive; focuses clearly on health, not on judgment.)
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of sound mind (Often used in legal or formal contexts, especially in documents like wills.)
Αντώνυμα
insane (Neutral term for serious mental disorder or extreme loss of reason.)
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crazy (Informal; can sound less respectful or be used jokingly.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
mentally sane
|a sane person
|keep [someone] sane
|seem sane
|no sane person
|perfectly sane
Θέματα
health
|psychology
|law
Παραδείγματα
- Doctors confirmed that he was mentally sane at the time of the crime.
- She worried that the stress at work was making her less and less sane.
- Any sane adult can see that he needs professional help.
- He sounded calm, clear, and completely sane during the interview.
- Living alone in the woods would drive most sane people mad.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The doctor said that the man is sane.
- She works hard to stay sane while raising three small children.
- He is nervous, but he is totally sane.
- A sane person knows not to drive after drinking.
- The judge must decide if the prisoner is sane or not.
adjective
B2
property
2
reasonable; showing good sense
Reasonable and calm, making good and sensible choices.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[a plan/decision/idea] is sane
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is always about mental illness. In phrases like "a sane decision" or "a sane policy," it does not mean "mentally healthy" but "reasonable" and "sensible." Another mistake is using "sane" where "calm" or "peaceful" is needed; "sane" always refers to judgment or the mind, not to the general atmosphere (say "a calm discussion," not *"a sane discussion"*).
Συνώνυμα
sensible (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech for plans and choices.)
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reasonable (Stresses fairness and logic; extremely common in neutral and formal contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
irrational (Focuses on lack of logical thinking or reasoned judgment.)
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reckless (Stresses careless, dangerous behavior rather than simple lack of logic.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a sane decision
|a sane plan
|a sane approach
|sane policy
|sane advice
|sane response
Θέματα
thinking
|decision-making
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- Cutting all funding for public transport is not a sane policy.
- We need a sane approach to social media use in schools.
- It was the only sane decision in a very chaotic situation.
- Her email offered a calm, sane voice in the middle of the argument.
- Working eighty hours a week is not a sane way to live.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- That sounds like a sane plan.
- Leaving early is the sane thing to do in this weather.
- We should look for a more sane solution.
- He finally made a sane choice about his money.
- They want a sane and simple rule for everyone.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
sane
IPA
GB/sˈeɪn/
US/sˈeɪn/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
sane (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (sane)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: sane
- Comparative: saner
- Superlative: sanest
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
saner
adjective
sanest
adjective
Core family
sanity
noun
sanely
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
Εκφράσεις
any sane person
1/ˈɛni sˈeɪn pˈɚsən/
fixed phrase
any reasonable person as a standard
Used to mean that every normal, reasonable person would agree with something.
Παραδείγματα
- Any sane person can see that this plan is too expensive.
- Any sane person would choose the safer option.
keep [someone] sane
1/kˈip sˈʌmwˌʌn sˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
stop someone from losing sanity
To help someone stay mentally okay and not feel like they are going crazy, especially in a difficult situation.
Παραδείγματα
- Talking to my best friend every night is the only thing that keeps me sane during exam season.
- She says her morning run keeps her sane while raising twins and working full-time.
- Joking with my coworkers keeps us sane when the office gets too stressful.
no sane person
1/nˈoʊ sˈeɪn pˈɚsən/
fixed phrase
nobody reasonable would do this
Used to say that something is so bad or foolish that a reasonable, normal person would never do it or agree with it.
Παραδείγματα
- No sane person would jump from that height without safety equipment.
- No sane person wants a war, but sometimes conflict is hard to avoid.
sane and sober
1/sˈeɪn ˈænd sˈoʊbɚ/
fixed phrase
mentally sound and not drunk
Having a healthy, normal mind and not drunk or affected by drugs.
Παραδείγματα
- He signed the contract while sane and sober, so it is legally valid.
- She wanted to talk to him when he was sane and sober, not at three in the morning after a party.