developer
gb/dɪvˈɛləpɚ/ us/dɪvˈɛləpɚ/
B1
Anglais
~ 2300
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
Person who makes software
Someone who makes computer programs or apps.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] works as a developer
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'developer' with 'development', which is the process, not the person.
Synonymes
programmer (Often interchangeable, but 'programmer' focuses more on writing code, while 'developer' may include broader tasks like design and planning.)
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software engineer (More formal or technical; often implies engineering training or principles.)
Antonymes
end user (The person who uses the software rather than creating it.)
Collocations
software developer
|app developer
|web developer
|game developer
|full-stack developer
Thèmes
technology
|work
|business
Exemples
- She works as a front-end developer for a tech company.
- The developer fixed the bug in the app.
- Many developers collaborate on large projects.
- He was hired as the lead developer for the new game.
- The company is looking for an experienced mobile app developer.
Exemples pédagogiques
- My brother is a software developer.
- The developer made a new game.
- I want to be a web developer.
- The developer writes code for the app.
Nom
B1
entity
2
Person who builds property
Someone who builds houses or other buildings to sell.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] works as a property developer
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'developer' with 'contractor'; a contractor is hired to do building work, while a developer owns and manages the project.
Synonymes
builder (Less formal; may refer specifically to the person doing physical construction work.)
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real estate entrepreneur (Highlights the business and investment side of property development.)
Antonymes
homeowner (Someone who owns and lives in a property rather than building and selling it.)
Collocations
property developer
|real estate developer
|housing developer
|commercial developer
Thèmes
business
|real estate
|housing
Exemples
- The developer plans to build 200 new homes in the area.
- A local developer bought the old factory site.
- Property developers are investing heavily in the city center.
- The shopping mall was built by a large commercial developer.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The developer builds new houses.
- A property developer bought this land.
- The developer will sell the new apartments.
Nom
technical
B2
entity
3
Chemical for developing photos
A chemical that makes pictures appear on film or photo paper.
Synonymes
developing agent (Technical term used mainly in photography contexts.)
Collocations
film developer
|photo developer
|developer solution
Thèmes
photography
|science
|arts_entertainment
Exemples
- The film was soaked in developer for five minutes.
- Make sure you use fresh developer for best results.
- He mixed the developer according to the instructions.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The photo needs a special developer.
- I put the film in the developer.
- The developer makes the picture appear.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
developer
API
GB/dɪvˈɛləpɚ/
US/dɪvˈɛləpɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
de - veloper (2 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (veloper)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: developer
- Plural: developers
Famille de mots
Forms
developers
noun
Core family
develop
verb B1
development
noun B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
undeveloped
adjective
Advanced or less common
underdeveloped
adjective
Expressions
game developer
1/ɡˈeɪm dɪvˈɛləpɚ/
fixed phrase
Person or company making video games
Someone who makes computer or video games.
Exemples
- This game developer is famous for its role-playing games.
- Many game developers work in small creative teams.
property developer
1/pɹˈɑpɚti dɪvˈɛləpɚ/
fixed phrase
Person or company building property to sell
Someone who builds houses or other buildings to sell for money.
Exemples
- The property developer is planning a new housing project.
- Property developers often invest in areas with growing populations.
software developer
1/sˈɔftwˌɛɹ dɪvˈɛləpɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who makes software programs
Someone who makes computer programs or apps.
Exemples
- She got a job as a software developer at a big tech company.
- Many software developers work remotely from home.
web developer
1/wˈɛb dɪvˈɛləpɚ/
fixed phrase
Person who makes websites
Someone who makes and looks after websites.
Exemples
- He works as a web developer for an online store.
- Web developers need to know coding languages like HTML and CSS.