wireless
gb/wˈaɪɚləs/ us/wˈaɪɚləs/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A2
property
1
Not using physical wires
Working without any wires, usually by using radio signals.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[device] is wireless
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wireless' with 'cordless', but 'wireless' is broader and often refers to data connections, not just power cords.
Συνώνυμα
cordless (Often used for small household devices like phones or tools; less technical than 'wireless'.)
Αντώνυμα
wired (Describes devices or systems that use cables for connections.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
wireless network
|wireless connection
|wireless technology
|wireless device
|wireless internet
Θέματα
technology
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The office now has a fully wireless internet system.
- I prefer using wireless headphones when I travel.
- The printer can connect to your laptop via a wireless connection.
- Most modern routers offer both wired and wireless options.
- Wireless charging is becoming more popular for smartphones.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My computer uses a wireless mouse.
- We have a wireless internet at home.
- I like my wireless headphones.
- The phone can charge on a wireless pad.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
entity
2
Signal system without wires
A way to send information without using wires, often by radio signals.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
connect to [the] wireless
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners think 'wireless' as a noun only means 'Wi-Fi', but it can mean any non-wired communication system.
Συνώνυμα
Wi-Fi ('Wi-Fi' is a specific type of wireless networking technology.)
Αντώνυμα
wired network (A network that uses cables for all connections.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
connect to wireless
|wireless signal
|wireless access
Θέματα
technology
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- I can’t get on the wireless in this café.
- The wireless here is very fast and reliable.
- Students have free access to the campus wireless.
- The hotel offers free wireless in every room.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I can't find the wireless in this café.
- We have free wireless at school.
- The wireless is slow today.
Ουσιαστικό
archaic
C1
entity
3
Old term for radio
An old word for a radio, used in the past.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize this meaning is old-fashioned and not used in modern everyday speech except historically or stylistically.
Συνώνυμα
radio ('Radio' is the modern standard term; 'wireless' is dated in this sense.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
listen to the wireless
Θέματα
technology
|history
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- In the 1930s, families gathered around the wireless to hear the news.
- He bought a new wireless for the living room.
- They listened to music on the wireless every evening.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- People listened to the news on the wireless.
- He bought a wireless in 1920.
- The wireless was very popular then.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
wireless
IPA
GB/wˈaɪɚləs/
US/wˈaɪɚləs/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
wire - less (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (wire)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: wireless
Noun
- Base: wireless
- Plural: wireless, wirelesses
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
wirelesses
noun
Core family
wire
noun A2
wiring
noun
Related words
wired
adjective
wirelessly
adverb
Εκφράσεις
wireless connection
1/wˈaɪɚləs kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Link without wires
A way two devices talk to each other without using cables.
Παραδείγματα
- The wireless connection is weak in my bedroom.
- My laptop lost its wireless connection during the meeting.
wireless device
1/wˈaɪɚləs dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
Device without wires
A machine or tool that works without wires.
Παραδείγματα
- Wireless devices are common in modern offices.
- He bought a new wireless device for streaming music.
wireless internet
1/wˈaɪɚləs ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
fixed phrase
Internet without cables
Internet you can use without plugging in a cable.
Παραδείγματα
- The café offers free wireless internet to customers.
- Wireless internet is available throughout the airport.
wireless network
1/wˈaɪɚləs nˈɛtwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
technical
Network without cables
A group of computers and devices connected without wires.
Παραδείγματα
- Our office has a secure wireless network for all employees.
- You need the password to join the wireless network.