flexible
gb/flˈɛksəbəl/ us/flˈɛksəbəl/
A2
אנגלית
~ 3800
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adjective
A2
property
1
Able to bend easily
Easy to bend or move without breaking.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is flexible
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flexible' with 'soft', but something can be flexible and still hard in texture, like metal wire.
מילים נרדפות
bendable (Informal and directly describes something that can be bent.)
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pliable (Slightly more formal; often used for materials like leather or plastic.)
הפכים
rigid (Describes something stiff and hard to bend.)
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inflexible (Formal; means unable to bend physically.)
צירופים
flexible material
|flexible hose
|flexible cable
|flexible tube
נושאים
materials
|physical properties
|core_vocabulary
|science
דוגמאות
- This plastic is very flexible and won't snap easily.
- The yoga instructor showed us how to keep our bodies flexible.
- The wire is flexible enough to fit around corners.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The paper is flexible.
- My phone case is flexible.
- This rope is flexible.
adjective
B1
property
2
Able to adapt easily
Able to change plans or ways of doing things easily.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] is flexible about/with [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes overuse 'flexible' for people when 'open-minded' or 'adaptable' might be more precise.
מילים נרדפות
adaptable (Focuses on the ability to adjust to new conditions.)
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versatile (Emphasizes having many skills or uses, not just adaptability.)
הפכים
stubborn (Refuses to change ideas or plans despite new situations.)
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rigid (Unwilling to change behavior or plans.)
צירופים
flexible schedule
|flexible approach
|flexible policy
|flexible thinking
נושאים
work
|daily life
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- We need someone with a flexible approach to problem-solving.
- I'm flexible about the meeting time if you need to change it.
- Her flexible thinking helped the team find a quick solution.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I am flexible about the time.
- He has a flexible plan.
- My teacher is flexible with homework dates.
adjective
B1
property
3
Easily changed or adjusted
Easy to change or adjust.
תבנית שימוש:
[something] is flexible [in some aspect]
מילים נרדפות
adjustable (Designed so it can be changed or fitted as needed.)
הפכים
fixed (Cannot be changed or adjusted.)
צירופים
flexible rules
|flexible deadline
|flexible budget
נושאים
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
|technology
דוגמאות
- Our booking policy is flexible if your plans change.
- The contract terms are flexible depending on your needs.
- They offer a flexible payment plan.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The date is flexible.
- My work hours are flexible.
- This rule is flexible.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
flexible
IPA
GB/flˈɛksəbəl/
US/flˈɛksəbəl/
הברות והטעמה
flex - ible (2 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (flex)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: flexible
משפחת מילים
Core family
flexibility
noun B1
flexibly
adverb B2
Related words
flex
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
inflexible
adjective
inflexibility
noun
ביטויים
be flexible with something
1/bˈi flˈɛksəbəl wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Allow changes easily
To be willing to change something if needed.
דוגמאות
- We should be flexible with the project deadlines.
- Teachers are encouraged to be flexible with their teaching methods.
flexible working hours
1/flˈɛksəbəl wˈɚkɪŋ ˈaʊɚz/
fixed phrase
Work hours that can change
A work schedule where you can start and finish at different times, as long as you work the required hours.
דוגמאות
- Our company offers flexible working hours for parents.
- Flexible working hours help employees avoid rush hour traffic.