feature
gb/fˈit͡ʃɚ/ us/fˈit͡ʃɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 2500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
entity
1
distinctive part or quality
An important or special part of something.
Patrón de uso:
a feature of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'feature' with 'creature' due to similar pronunciation.
Sinónimos
characteristic (Often used interchangeably but can refer to more general traits, not just distinctive ones.)
Antónimos
flaw (A negative or undesirable aspect, opposite of a positive feature.)
Colocaciones
main feature
|special feature
|key feature
|design feature
|unique feature
Temas
daily life
|communication
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The main feature of the phone is its long battery life.
- Her smile is her most striking facial feature.
- The park’s features include a lake and several walking trails.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The best feature of this car is its speed.
- The house has many nice features.
- This phone's camera is an important feature.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
important media article or program
A special story in a newspaper, magazine, or on TV.
Patrón de uso:
a feature on [topic]
Sinónimos
profile (Focuses on a person’s life or work, often as a type of feature.)
Colocaciones
feature article
|special feature
|cover feature
Temas
media
|journalism
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The Sunday paper ran a feature on local artists.
- Tonight’s TV feature is about climate change.
- They did a special feature on the new museum.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I read a feature about space travel.
- The magazine has a feature on healthy food.
- We watched a feature about animals.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
3
full-length film attraction
The main movie shown at a cinema.
Sinónimos
movie (General term for any film; 'feature' refers to the main one in a program.)
Colocaciones
feature film
|double feature
Temas
entertainment
|film
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- We went to see the latest feature at the theater.
- The festival will screen ten new features this year.
- It was shown as part of a double feature.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We saw a new feature at the cinema.
- The festival shows many features.
- This is my favorite feature film.
Verbo
B1
action
4
give special attention to
To show or include something as an important part.
Patrón de uso:
to feature [someone/something] in [something]
Sinónimos
highlight (Means to draw attention to; 'feature' often implies inclusion as a main part.)
Colocaciones
feature prominently
|feature heavily
|feature in
Temas
media
|presentation
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The exhibition will feature works by modern artists.
- The magazine featured her in its latest issue.
- The movie features several famous actors.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The book features many pictures.
- The show will feature new singers.
- The article features my school.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
5
part of the face
A part of the face like eyes, nose, or mouth.
Sinónimos
trait (In physical description, can refer to facial characteristics but also personality.)
Colocaciones
facial features
|sharp features
|delicate features
Temas
appearance
|body
Ejemplos
- He has strong facial features.
- Her delicate features made her look young.
- The artist captured every detail of his features.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She has beautiful features.
- His features are strong.
- I like her facial features.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
feature
AFI
GB/fˈit͡ʃɚ/
US/fˈit͡ʃɚ/
Sílabas y acento
fea - ture (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (fea)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: feature
- Plural: features
Verb
- Base: feature
- 3rd Person Singular: features
- Present Participle: featuring
- Past: featured
Familia de palabras
Forms
features
noun
featuring
verb
featured
verb
Negative and opposite forms
featureless
adjective
Expresiones
double feature
1/dˈʌbəl fˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
two films shown together
Two full movies shown one after the other in the same cinema program.
Ejemplos
- They went to see a double feature at the old theater.
- Tonight’s double feature includes two classic comedies.
special feature
1/spˈɛʃəl fˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
extra content for interest
An extra part of something that is added to make it more interesting.
Ejemplos
- The DVD includes special features like deleted scenes.
- This week’s edition has a special feature on travel tips.
feature film
1/fˈit͡ʃɚ fˈɪlm/
fixed phrase
full-length main movie
A long movie that is the main one people come to see.
Ejemplos
- His first feature film was released last year.
- The director’s first feature film won several awards.
- They are shooting a new feature film in New Zealand.
- They are shooting a new feature film in Paris.