identity
gb/aɪdˈɛntɪti/ us/aɪdˈɛntɪti/
A2
Inggris
~ 2100
Makna
0 makna
Kata benda
B1
entity
1
Who someone is
Who someone is, including their name, appearance, and what makes them different from others.
Pola penggunaan:
[someone's] identity
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'identity' with 'identification'. 'Identification' is the process or document that proves who you are, while 'identity' is the state of being that person.
Sinonim
self (More focused on a person's sense of their own being rather than official or external recognition.)
|
character (Refers more broadly to moral and personality traits, not necessarily the full set of identifying features.)
Antonim
anonymity (The state of being unknown or without an identifiable name or features.)
Kolokasi
personal identity
|cultural identity
|national identity
|identity crisis
|identity theft
Tema
society
|psychology
|culture
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- Her cultural identity is very important to her.
- The witness refused to reveal his identity.
- Traveling abroad made him think deeply about his own identity.
- The artist explores themes of identity in her work.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- My name is part of my identity.
- He does not want to tell his identity.
- We talk about our cultural identity in class.
- She is proud of her identity.
Kata benda
A2
entity
2
Official proof of a person
Something, like a card or paper, that shows who you are.
Pola penggunaan:
to show [one's] identity
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may overuse 'identity' instead of 'ID' or 'identification' in casual speech.
Sinonim
identification (Commonly used in this context; often interchangeable but slightly more formal.)
Antonim
impersonation (Pretending to be someone else, the opposite of proving your true self.)
Kolokasi
show identity
|check identity
|verify identity
Tema
law
|daily life
|business
|daily_life
Contoh
- You must show your identity at the border.
- The police officer asked for proof of identity.
- Online banking requires verification of your identity.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I showed my identity to the guard.
- Please check my identity before I enter.
- The bank wants to see my identity.
Kata benda
technical
B2
state
3
Exact sameness
When two things are exactly the same.
Sinonim
equivalence (More common in technical or formal contexts, especially in logic and science.)
Antonim
difference (The state of not being the same.)
Kolokasi
numerical identity
|logical identity
Tema
logic
|mathematics
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- In mathematics, identity means that two expressions are equal for all values.
- Philosophers debate the identity of objects over time.
- The twins had an uncanny identity in appearance.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- Two plus two has identity with four.
- These shapes have identity in size.
- The cups have identity in color.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
identity
IPA
GB/aɪdˈɛntɪti/
US/aɪdˈɛntɪti/
Suku kata & tekanan
iden - tity (2 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tity)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: identity
- Plural: identities, identity
Kata terkait
Forms
identities
noun
Core family
identify
verb B1
identification
noun B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unidentified
adjective
unidentifiable
adjective
Advanced or less common
identifier
noun
misidentify
verb
Ungkapan
proof of identity
1/pɹˈuf əv aɪdˈɛntɪti/
fixed phrase
Evidence showing who you are
A paper or card that shows who you are.
Contoh
- You need proof of identity to open a bank account.
- The guard asked for proof of identity before letting us in.
identity crisis
1/aɪdˈɛntɪti kɹˈaɪsəs/
fixed phrase
Doubt about who you are
A time when someone feels unsure about who they are or what they believe.
Contoh
- After losing his job, he went through an identity crisis.
- Teenagers often have an identity crisis.
- Teenagers often experience an identity crisis as they grow up.
identity theft
1/aɪdˈɛntɪti θˈɛft/
fixed phrase
Stealing personal information for fraud
When someone uses another person's personal information to steal money or do other crimes.
Contoh
- Identity theft has become a serious problem online.
- The bank called me because there were signs of identity theft on my account.
- She was a victim of identity theft after her wallet was stolen.
- Using strong passwords can help protect you from identity theft.
- Identity theft often happens when criminals get your credit card details online.