awe
gb/ˈɔ/ us/ˈɔ/
B1
Inglés
~ 4500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
state
1
Strong respect mixed with fear or wonder
A strong feeling of respect and surprise, sometimes with fear, caused by something very big, beautiful, or powerful.
Patrón de uso:
to feel awe at [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'awe' with only 'fear' or only 'surprise', but it usually combines respect and wonder, and sometimes fear.
Sinónimos
reverence (Emphasizes deep respect, often without the element of fear or surprise.)
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amazement (Focuses on surprise and wonder, but lacks the respect/fear component.)
Antónimos
disdain (Shows strong dislike or lack of respect, the opposite emotional reaction to awe.)
Colocaciones
in awe
|awe and wonder
|filled with awe
|awe-inspiring
|look in awe
Temas
emotions
|perception
|human_experience
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The sight of the Grand Canyon filled her with awe.
- He stood in awe of the scientist's achievements.
- The children watched in awe as the fireworks lit up the night sky.
- Tourists gazed in awe at the ancient ruins.
- She was in complete awe of his talent.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I looked at the mountain in awe.
- The boy watched the big ship in awe.
- We felt awe when we saw the tall building.
- They stood in awe of the famous singer.
- She was in awe of the beautiful garden.
Verbo
B2
action
2
Cause someone to feel awe
To make someone feel great respect and surprise, sometimes with fear.
Patrón de uso:
to awe [someone] with [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'awe' as a verb without an object, but it usually takes a person as an object.
Sinónimos
impress (Suggests creating admiration, but may lack the element of fear or deep respect.)
Antónimos
bore (To cause lack of interest instead of inspiring awe.)
Colocaciones
awe the audience
|awe-inspiring performance
|awe visitors
|awe crowds
Temas
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The magician's tricks awed the children.
- Her courage awed everyone in the room.
- The mountain scenery awed the hikers.
- His knowledge awed his students.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The big lion awed the tourists.
- Her voice awed the crowd.
- The tall building awed me.
- The story awed the children.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
awe
AFI
GB/ˈɔ/
US/ˈɔ/
Sílabas y acento
awe (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (awe)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: awe
- Plural: awe
Verb
- Base: awe
- 3rd Person Singular: awes
- Present Participle: aweing
- Past: awed
- Past Participle: awed
Familia de palabras
Forms
Core family
awesome
adjective A2
awesomely
adverb
Related words
awesomeness
noun
awestruck
adjective
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular present participle: aweing Verb
Expresiones
awe-inspiring
1/ˈɔ ɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Causing feelings of awe
Making people feel great respect and surprise, sometimes with fear.
Ejemplos
- The cathedral's design is truly awe-inspiring.
- Her performance was awe-inspiring and unforgettable.
in awe of
1/ˈɪn ˈɔ əv/
fixed phrase
Feeling deep respect and wonder for someone/something
Feeling great respect and surprise, sometimes with fear, for someone or something.
Ejemplos
- She was in awe of her grandmother's wisdom.
- We were all in awe of the view from the top of the mountain.