vein
gb/vˈeɪn/ us/vˈeɪn/
B2
אנגלית
~ 6700
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
technical
B2
entity
1
blood vessel returning blood
A thin tube in the body that carries blood back to the heart.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone]'s veins; a vein in [a body part]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse the spelling and meaning of "vein" with "vain" (too proud) and "vane" (a flat blade that turns in the wind). They may also think a vein is any blood vessel; in fact, it specifically carries blood toward the heart, while arteries carry blood away from the heart.
מילים נרדפות
blood vessel (More general; includes veins, arteries, and capillaries, not just veins.)
הפכים
artery (An artery carries blood away from the heart, often contrasted with a vein which carries blood toward the heart.)
צירופים
varicose veins
|a vein in his arm
|inject into a vein
|blocked vein
|bulging neck veins
|find a vein
נושאים
medicine
|biology
|health
|body
|science
דוגמאות
- The nurse had trouble finding a vein in his hand for the blood test.
- Regular exercise can improve blood flow through your veins and arteries.
- A blue vein stood out on his forehead when he shouted.
- They took blood directly from a vein in her arm.
- The surgeon discovered a clot in the main vein leading from his leg.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The doctor put the medicine into a vein in my arm.
- You can see the veins in his hands when he lifts heavy things.
- The nurse looked for a good vein before taking blood.
- Her veins are easy to see under her skin.
- Blood moves through your veins back to your heart.
שם עצם
technical
C1
entity
2
thin mineral layer in rock
A long, thin line or layer of another material inside rock or stone, for example gold or quartz.
תבנית שימוש:
a vein of [substance] in [material]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this sense with the medical sense and try to use it for lines on the body or on leaves. In geology, a "vein" is specifically a natural line or layer of a different material inside rock or stone, not a blood vessel.
מילים נרדפות
seam (Usually used for layers of coal or mineral that are thicker and more sheet-like, while a vein is often thinner and more line-like.)
צירופים
a vein of gold
|a vein of quartz
|rich veins of coal
|silver-bearing veins
|marble veins
|veins in the rock
נושאים
science
|nature
|geography
דוגמאות
- The miners discovered a rich vein of gold deep underground.
- Thin veins of quartz ran through the dark granite cliff.
- They followed the coal vein for several kilometers through the mountain.
- Light veins in the marble gave the floor a unique pattern.
- Geologists mapped the copper veins in the surrounding hills.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The rock had a white vein of quartz inside it.
- Miners were happy when they found a new vein of gold.
- You can see dark veins in this piece of marble.
- The coal veins in this area are very deep.
- They dug into the hill and hit a silver vein.
שם עצם
C1
entity
3
particular style, mood, or quality
A clear feeling, style, or quality that you can notice in what someone says, does, or makes.
תבנית שימוש:
a vein of [quality]; in the same/similar vein
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may try to use "vein" to talk about feelings directly (e.g., *"I am in a vein"*). In this sense, it is used with nouns like "a vein of humor" or in fixed phrases like "in the same vein" or "in a serious vein" to talk about the style, mood, or quality of something said or done, not about a simple emotion by itself.
מילים נרדפות
tone (Focuses more on the overall emotional sound or attitude, especially in speech or writing, while "vein" suggests a noticeable line or thread of a quality running through something.)
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streak (Very similar figurative use; "streak" emphasizes a hidden, sometimes surprising quality in a person, while "vein" is used more about speech, behavior, or works.)
צירופים
a vein of humor
|a vein of sadness
|a vein of anger
|in the same vein
|in a serious vein
|a vein of optimism
נושאים
communication
|emotions
|art
|arts_entertainment
דוגמאות
- The movie is funny, but there is a dark vein of sadness running through it.
- His speech continued in the same optimistic vein as his earlier remarks.
- There was a vein of anger in her voice that worried me.
- Most of their songs are in a nostalgic vein.
- Despite the jokes, the article has a serious vein of criticism.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- There is a strong vein of humor in the book.
- The teacher spoke in a serious vein today.
- Her letters always have a kind vein in them.
- The article is in the same vein as his last one.
- I noticed a vein of anger in his comments.
שם עצם
technical
C2
entity
4
line in leaf or insect wing
A thin line you can see in a leaf or insect wing that carries fluid or helps it keep its shape.
תבנית שימוש:
the veins of [a leaf/wing]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes think this sense is completely different from the blood-vessel sense. In fact, the word is used similarly: veins in leaves and wings also carry fluid or give support. However, this sense is mostly used in scientific or descriptive contexts, not in everyday conversation.
מילים נרדפות
rib (In botany, a "rib" can refer to a main supporting vein in a leaf; more technical and less commonly used in everyday language than "vein".)
צירופים
leaf veins
|the veins of a leaf
|wing veins
|central vein
|fine veins
|network of veins
נושאים
biology
|nature
|science
|animals
דוגמאות
- The veins of the leaf were clearly visible in the sunlight.
- Water moves through the leaf veins to reach every part of the plant.
- The fine veins in the butterfly’s wings looked like tiny threads.
- She drew each vein carefully to make the leaf look realistic.
- Damage to the main vein of the leaf caused it to turn brown.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- You can see many veins on this leaf.
- The veins carry water in the leaf.
- The insect’s wings have very thin veins.
- He colored the leaf and then drew the veins.
- The central vein of the leaf is very strong.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
vein
IPA
GB/vˈeɪn/
US/vˈeɪn/
הברות והטעמה
vein (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (vein)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: vein
- Plural: veins
משפחת מילים
Forms
veins
noun
Core family
veiny
adjective
veined
adjective
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
veinless
adjective
ביטויים
a vein of truth
1/ə vˈeɪn əv tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
a small real part of truth
Used to say that something is not completely true, but part of it is true.
דוגמאות
- There is a vein of truth in what she says, even if her story is exaggerated.
- His joke had a vein of truth that made everyone a little uncomfortable.
- Rumors often contain a vein of truth mixed with many lies.
in a similar vein
1/ˈɪn ə sˈɪmɪlɚ vˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
also in a similar way
In a way that is like, or close to, what was just said or done.
דוגמאות
- In a similar vein, the report calls for more support for teachers.
- Her latest film, in a similar vein to her earlier work, focuses on family relationships.
- Several comments, in a similar vein, criticized the lack of clear data.
in the same vein
1/ˈɪn ðə sˈeɪm vˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
in a similar style or way
In a way that is very similar to what was just said or done.
דוגמאות
- His new book is in the same vein as his first bestseller.
- In the same vein, several other studies have reached similar conclusions.
- She followed up with another joke in the same vein.
strike a rich vein of
1/stɹˈaɪk ə ɹˈɪt͡ʃ vˈeɪn əv/
fixed phrase
find a very valuable source
To find a very good and large source of something useful, enjoyable, or valuable.
דוגמאות
- The company struck a rich vein of new customers through social media.
- The researchers struck a rich vein of data in the old archives.
- The writer has struck a rich vein of material in her own childhood memories.