series
gb/sˈɪɹiz/ us/sˈɪɹiz/
A2
Anglais
~ 800
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
entity
1
A set of related things in order
A group of things or events that happen or are placed one after another.
Schéma d’usage :
a series of [things/events/actions]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'series' (singular) with 'serial' (which can be an adjective or noun for a story told in parts). Remember 'series' can be singular or plural in form.
Synonymes
sequence (Implies a strict order, often chronological.)
|
set (Less emphasis on order, more on grouping.)
Antonymes
one-off (Refers to something that happens only once, not as part of a sequence.)
Collocations
a television series
|a book series
|a series of events
|a film series
|a lecture series
Thèmes
media
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|time
Exemples
- The BBC has announced a new drama series.
- She gave a series of lectures on modern art.
- A series of strange events led to his resignation.
- The novels are part of a popular fantasy series.
- The company is hosting a series of workshops this summer.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I like to watch a TV series every weekend.
- This book is the first in a series.
- We saw a series of photos on the wall.
- He told a series of funny stories.
Nom
technical
B1
entity
2
Electrical components connected end-to-end
A way to connect electrical parts so the same current goes through each one in turn.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'series' with 'parallel' in electrical contexts; remember that 'series' means end-to-end.
Synonymes
series circuit (The standard term in electronics for this connection type.)
Antonymes
parallel (In parallel circuits, components share the same voltage rather than the same current.)
Collocations
wired in series
|series circuit
|connected in series
Thèmes
science
|engineering
|technology
Exemples
- The batteries are connected in series to increase the voltage.
- If one bulb in a series circuit burns out, the whole circuit is broken.
- Series connections are common in simple electronic projects.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The lights are in series.
- We connected the batteries in series.
- In a series circuit, the power stops if one part breaks.
Nom
B1
event
3
Set of sports games between teams
Several games between the same teams to find the winner.
Synonymes
matchup (Informal; refers to a meeting between teams, not necessarily multiple games.)
Antonymes
single match (Only one game instead of multiple games.)
Collocations
playoff series
|World Series
|best-of-seven series
Thèmes
sports
Exemples
- The team won the playoff series four games to two.
- They are leading the championship series.
- The World Series is the highlight of the baseball season.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Our team won the final series.
- They play a best-of-five series.
- The World Series is very famous.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
series
API
GB/sˈɪɹiz/
US/sˈɪɹiz/
Syllabes et accentuation
series (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (series)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: series
- Plural: series
Famille de mots
Core family
serial
adjective B1
Related words
serialize
verb
Advanced or less common
serialization
noun
Expressions
a series of
1/ə sˈɪɹiz əv/
fixed phrase
Several similar things in order
Used to talk about many similar things happening or placed one after another.
Exemples
- She experienced a series of delays on her journey.
- The project faced a series of challenges before completion.
in series
1/ˈɪn sˈɪɹiz/
fixed phrase
technical
Connected one after another
When things are connected so each one follows the other directly.
Exemples
- The batteries are wired in series for higher voltage.
- These machines work best when used in series.