figure
gb/fˈɪɡjɚ/ us/fˈɪɡjɚ/
B1
אנגלית
~ 2600
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
B1
entity
1
A number or amount in digits
A number written on paper or shown in print.
תבנית שימוש:
[number] figure(s)
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' with 'digit'. A digit is a single numeral (0-9), while a figure can be any number, even with many digits.
מילים נרדפות
number (General term for a numerical value; 'figure' often used in formal or official contexts.)
הפכים
word (Represents letters and language rather than numerical values.)
צירופים
sales figures
|inflation figures
|official figures
|employment figures
נושאים
mathematics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
דוגמאות
- The latest unemployment figures show a small improvement.
- She checked the figures before sending the report.
- Government figures indicate a rise in crime rates.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The figure on the paper is 25.
- He wrote the figure 10 on the board.
- The figure is bigger than last year.
שם עצם
B1
entity
2
The shape of a person's body
The shape of a person's body.
תבנית שימוש:
slim figure / athletic figure
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' meaning body shape with 'person' in general; here it refers to outline, not identity.
מילים נרדפות
physique (More formal and often used for overall body structure.)
הפכים
formlessness (Lacking any clear shape or outline.)
צירופים
slim figure
|hourglass figure
|athletic figure
נושאים
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- She has an athletic figure from years of swimming.
- The dress flatters her figure.
- He admired her graceful figure from across the room.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- She has a slim figure.
- He has a strong figure.
- The dress makes her figure look nice.
פועל
B2
action
3
To think or conclude something
To think something is true after looking at the facts.
תבנית שימוש:
figure (that) [clause]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'calculate'; here it means to think or believe, not do math.
מילים נרדפות
suppose ('Suppose' can imply uncertainty; 'figure' often suggests reasoning based on some evidence.)
הפכים
doubt (To feel uncertain or not believe something.)
צירופים
figure out
|I figured that
|I figure (informal)
נושאים
thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- I figured you’d be tired after such a long trip.
- She figured it was too late to call.
- They figured the meeting would last about an hour.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I figure he is at home now.
- She figures it will rain today.
- They figure we will win the game.
פועל
B1
action
4
To solve or understand something by thinking
To find the answer to something by thinking.
תבנית שימוש:
figure out [something] / figure [something] out
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes forget 'out' in 'figure out' and use just 'figure', which changes the meaning.
מילים נרדפות
solve ('Solve' is more formal and usually refers to problems; 'figure out' is more informal and general.)
הפכים
confuse (To make or become unable to understand.)
צירופים
figure out a problem
|figure out how to do
נושאים
problem solving
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- I can’t figure out how to open this jar.
- She finally figured out the answer to the puzzle.
- We need to figure out what went wrong.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I can't figure out this question.
- He figured out how to fix the car.
- We figured out the right way.
שם עצם
B1
entity
5
A person shown in art or imagination
A person shown in art or in your mind.
מילים נרדפות
character ('Character' is more common for fictional people; 'figure' can be real or symbolic.)
הפכים
object (Refers to non-human items rather than people.)
צירופים
historical figure
|religious figure
|prominent figure
נושאים
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
דוגמאות
- The painting shows a dark figure standing by the window.
- He became a prominent figure in politics.
- Figures from mythology often appear in ancient art.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The picture has two figures in it.
- He is an important figure in history.
- I saw a strange figure outside.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
figure
IPA
GB/fˈɪɡjɚ/
US/fˈɪɡjɚ/
הברות והטעמה
fig - ure (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (fig)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: figure
- Plural: figures
Verb
- Base: figure
- 3rd Person Singular: figures
- Present Participle: figuring
- Past: figured
משפחת מילים
Forms
figures
noun
figuring
verb
figured
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disfigure
verb
disfigurement
noun
Advanced or less common
configure
verb B2
configuration
noun B2
ביטויים
figure of speech
1/fˈɪɡjɚ əv spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Non-literal expression for effect
A way of saying something where the words do not have their usual meaning, used to make it more interesting or strong.
דוגמאות
- ‘I'm so hungry I could eat a horse’ is just a figure of speech.
- She used a figure of speech to make her point clear.
figure out
1/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Find an answer by thinking carefully
To understand something or find the answer by thinking about it.
דוגמאות
- I can't figure out how to use this app.
- She figured out the puzzle after an hour.
figure out
8/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
understand or solve
To think until you understand the answer or solution.
דוגמאות
- Can you figure out why the printer isn't connecting?
- We need to figure out how to pay for the repairs.
- He finally figured out the answer.
go figure
1/ɡˈoʊ fˈɪɡjɚ/
idiom
informal
Express surprise at something odd or unexpected
Used to say you are surprised about something strange or hard to understand.
דוגמאות
- He doesn't like pizza but loves anchovies—go figure.
- She studied all night and still failed—go figure.
public figure
1/pˈʌblɪk fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
A well-known person in public life
A person who many people know about, often because of their job.
דוגמאות
- The actor is a public figure who supports many charities.
- As a public figure, she must be careful what she says.