observance
gb/əbzˈɚvəns/ us/əbzˈɚvəns/
B2
Inglés
~ 8700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
B2
action
1
act of following rules or customs
The act of doing what a law, rule, or custom says you should do.
Patrón de uso:
observance of [law/rule/custom]
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "observance" with "observation." "Observance" means following rules or customs (e.g., "observance of the law"), while "observation" usually means watching something or a comment based on what you have seen (e.g., "a sharp observation").
Sinónimos
compliance (More strongly associated with obeying official rules, laws, or standards, especially in business or legal contexts.)
Antónimos
violation (Focuses on breaking a law or rule instead of following it.)
Colocaciones
strict observance
|careful observance
|full observance
|observance of the law
|observance of safety regulations
|in observance of
Temas
law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The company insists on strict observance of all safety regulations.
- Full observance of the ceasefire agreement is essential for peace talks to continue.
- Out of respect, they requested observance of the dress code during the ceremony.
- The observance of traffic laws is taken very seriously in this country.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Observance of the rules is important in this school.
- Good observance of safety laws can prevent accidents.
- The observance of local customs made their visit more welcome.
unknown
B2
event
2
ceremony marking a special occasion
A ceremony or special event held to remember or mark a religious day or important event.
Patrón de uso:
an observance of [holiday/event]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "observance" in this sense means simply "observation" (watching). Here it means a ceremony or event to mark a day, not just looking at something.
Sinónimos
ceremony (General word for a formal event; "observance" usually suggests a religious or official reason and a sense of duty or tradition.)
Antónimos
disregard (Suggests failing to hold or take part in a ceremony or mark an occasion that might normally be remembered.)
Colocaciones
religious observance
|holiday observance
|public observance
|official observance
|annual observance
|a day of observance
Temas
religion
|culture
Ejemplos
- Many businesses close in observance of the national holiday.
- The town held a quiet observance of Memorial Day in the central square.
- Families gathered at the temple for the evening observance of the festival.
- The school organized a special observance to mark the anniversary of the peace agreement.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The city has a public observance on this holiday.
- People went to church for the Christmas observance.
- There was a short observance at the monument in the park.
Sustantivo
C1
property
3
level of religious practice
How much a person follows the rules and customs of their religion in daily life.
Patrón de uso:
religious observance among [group]
Sinónimos
religious practice (More everyday and transparent; "observance" sounds slightly more formal and is used more in surveys, reports, or discussions of behavior.)
Antónimos
secularism (Refers to living with little or no religious observance or influence.)
Colocaciones
religious observance
|level of observance
|strict observance
|Orthodox observance
|Jewish observance
|degree of observance
Temas
religion
|society
Ejemplos
- Levels of religious observance have fallen sharply among young adults.
- In this community, strict observance is expected of all members.
- The survey compared rates of religious observance in urban and rural areas.
- Her family maintained a high level of observance despite living in a largely secular country.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Religious observance is very strong in that village.
- Some students have low religious observance, and some have high observance.
- The report talks about changes in religious observance over time.
Sustantivo
literary
C2
action
4
careful watching or attention
The act of looking at something very carefully and paying attention to it.
Patrón de uso:
under close observance
Error frecuente:
Learners should normally use "observation" for this idea. Using "observance" for watching something can sound old-fashioned or unnatural in modern English.
Sinónimos
observation ("Observation" is the normal modern word; "observance" in this sense is rare and mainly literary or old-fashioned.)
Antónimos
inattention (Means not watching or not paying attention.)
Colocaciones
under close observance
|with careful observance
|observance of his behavior
Temas
core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The prisoner was kept under constant observance by the guards.
- Through quiet observance of her habits, he learned her daily routine.
- Such details are revealed only by long and patient observance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The patient was under close observance in the hospital.
- With careful observance, the scientist wrote down every small change.
- His observance of her face showed that he was worried.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
observance
AFI
GB/əbzˈɚvəns/
US/əbzˈɚvəns/
Sílabas y acento
ob - serv - ance (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serv)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: observance
- Plural: observance, observances
Familia de palabras
Forms
observances
noun
Core family
Related words
observable
adjective B2
observatory
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unobservant
adjective
unobservable
adjective
Advanced or less common
observational
adjective C1
non-observance
noun
Expresiones
day of observance
1/dˈeɪ əv əbzˈɚvəns/
fixed phrase
official day to mark something
A special day that is officially used to remember or honor an event, idea, or person.
Ejemplos
- The government declared a national day of observance for the late president.
- Many schools hold activities on this day of observance to teach students about human rights.
in observance of
1/ˈɪn əbzˈɚvəns əv/
fixed phrase
formal
as a sign of respect for
Used to say that something is done, or not done, to follow or show respect for a law, rule, holiday, or tradition.
Ejemplos
- The office will be closed on Monday in observance of the national holiday.
- They held a minute of silence in observance of the victims.
- Shops turn off their music on this day in observance of the religious festival.
religious observance
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs əbzˈɚvəns/
fixed phrase
ceremonies and practices of a religion
The things people do because of their religion, such as going to services, praying, and following special rules or holidays.
Ejemplos
- The university makes allowances for religious observance during exam periods.
- Her life is strongly shaped by religious observance and community traditions.