female
gb/fˈimˌeɪl/ us/fˈimˌeɪl/
A2
Inggris
~ 2100
Makna
0 makna
adjective
A2
property
1
Of the sex that can bear young
Being the sex that can have babies or make eggs.
Pola penggunaan:
[female] [noun]
Kesalahan umum:
Some learners confuse 'female' with 'feminine'; 'feminine' refers to qualities associated with women, not biological sex.
Sinonim
womanly (Emphasizes qualities traditionally associated with women; can be more subjective.)
Antonim
male (Refers to the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs.)
Kolokasi
female student
|female worker
|female athlete
|female animal
|female leader
Tema
biology
|gender
|daily life
|animals
|body
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- The female lion is usually the primary hunter in the pride.
- She is one of the few female pilots in the airline.
- The scientist studied the behavior of female birds during mating season.
- Female athletes often face different challenges than their male counterparts.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- A female cat had kittens.
- My teacher is a female doctor.
- The zoo has a female elephant.
- They hired two female nurses.
Kata benda
A2
entity
2
A person or animal of the female sex
A woman or girl, or a female animal.
Pola penggunaan:
a [female]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes use 'female' alone for people when 'woman' would sound more natural in everyday English.
Sinonim
woman (Refers specifically to an adult human female, not animals.)
Antonim
male (Refers to a person or animal of the sex that produces sperm.)
Kolokasi
adult female
|young female
|female of the species
Tema
biology
|gender
|animals
|body
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- The study included both males and females.
- This shelter rescues abandoned females and their young.
- The female is generally larger than the male in this species.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The cat is a female.
- There are three females in the class.
- That bird is a female.
adjective
technical
B1
property
3
Having a socket to receive another part
In machines or tools, having a hole that another piece fits into.
Pola penggunaan:
[female] connector/fitting/part
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may confuse this with gender-related meanings; in technical contexts it refers only to mechanical or electrical parts.
Sinonim
receptacle-type (Technical term emphasizing its role as a receiver in a connection.)
Antonim
male (In engineering, refers to a part designed to be inserted into another part.)
Kolokasi
female connector
|female plug
|female coupling
Tema
technology
|engineering
|science
|work
Contoh
- The cable has a female connector at one end.
- Attach the male plug into the female socket.
- Make sure the female end is clean before connecting.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- This is a female plug.
- The wire has a female end.
- Put the male part into the female part.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
female
IPA
GB/fˈimˌeɪl/
US/fˈimˌeɪl/
Suku kata & tekanan
fe - male (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (fe)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: female
Noun
- Base: female
- Plural: females
Kata terkait
Ungkapan
female empowerment
1/fˈimˌeɪl ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
Increasing women's power and rights
Helping women have more control over their lives and equal rights.
Contoh
- The program focuses on female empowerment through education.
- Female empowerment is essential for social progress.
female lead
1/fˈimˌeɪl lˈɛd/
fixed phrase
Main female actor in a production
The most important woman role in a movie, play, or show.
Contoh
- She won an award for best female lead in a drama.
- The casting director is looking for a strong female lead.
female of the species
1/fˈimˌeɪl əv ðə spˈiʃiz/
fixed phrase
Biologically female member of a species
The woman, girl, or female animal in a group of living things.
Contoh
- In many cases, the female of the species is more colorful than the male.
- The female of the species often cares for the young.