popular
gb/pˈɑpjəlɚ/ us/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
A2
Inglese
~ 1000
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
A2
property
1
Liked by many people
Liked or enjoyed by many people.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is popular with [someone/group]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'popular' with 'famous'. 'Popular' focuses on being liked by many, while 'famous' means being well-known, even if not liked.
Sinonimi
well-liked (More personal and emotional approval than 'popular', often on a smaller scale.)
Contrari
unpopular (Describes something that most people do not like or support.)
Collocazioni
popular choice
|popular culture
|popular demand
|popular music
|popular opinion
Temi
society
|culture
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Esempi
- This restaurant is very popular with tourists.
- Soccer is the most popular sport in the country.
- The new phone model became popular almost overnight.
- She’s one of the most popular teachers at the school.
Esempi per chi studia
- Pizza is popular with children.
- The movie is popular in my city.
- He is a popular singer.
- Summer is a popular time for travel.
adjective
B1
property
2
For general public use or appeal
Made for or easy for most people to understand or enjoy.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is popular among [group]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'popular' here with 'trendy', but 'trendy' focuses on short-term fashion, while this sense is about broad accessibility.
Sinonimi
mainstream (Often refers to ideas or products widely accepted by the majority.)
Contrari
specialized (Intended for a narrow group with specific knowledge or skills.)
Collocazioni
popular press
|popular version
|popular science
Temi
society
|media
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Esempi
- The magazine publishes articles on popular science.
- He writes books that make complex ideas more popular and easy to read.
- The show has a popular appeal that crosses age groups.
Esempi per chi studia
- The newspaper writes about popular science.
- This book is a popular history of art.
- The TV show has popular stories for all ages.
Grammatica
Forma base
popular
IPA
GB/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
US/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
Sillabe e accento
pop - u - lar (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (pop)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: popular
Famiglia di parole
Core family
popularity
noun B1
popularize
verb C1
Related words
popularly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpopular
adjective B1
unpopularity
noun
Advanced or less common
popularization
noun C1
Espressioni
popular demand
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
Public request for continuation
When many people ask for something to happen again or stay available.
Esempi
- Due to popular demand, the play will run for another week.
- The product was brought back by popular demand.
popular opinion
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
Belief held by most people
What most people think about something.
Esempi
- Contrary to popular opinion, the game is not easy to learn.
- Popular opinion supports the new law.
popular culture
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Mainstream entertainment and ideas
Music, movies, TV, and other things that most people like and know about.
Esempi
- The movie had a big impact on popular culture.
- Superhero movies are a big part of popular culture today.
- Popular culture changes quickly with new technology.
- Social media has changed popular culture.