type
gb/tˈaɪp/ us/tˈaɪp/
A2
Inglese
~ 400
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
A2
entity
1
category or kind of thing
A group of things or people that are the same in some way.
Schema d'uso:
[type] of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'type' with 'typical'; 'type' is a noun referring to a category, while 'typical' is an adjective describing something common or expected.
Sinonimi
kind (Very close in meaning; 'kind' is slightly more informal in everyday speech.)
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category (More formal and often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Contrari
individual (Refers to a single, unique item instead of a group or category.)
Collocazioni
different types
|same type
|type of person
|type of food
Temi
classification
|description
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- This type of car is very fuel-efficient.
- What type of music do you like?
- There are several types of bread available at the bakery.
- He’s not the type to give up easily.
Esempi per chi studia
- That type of dog is very friendly.
- I like this type of book.
- She is the type of person who helps others.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
2
person with certain traits
A person with certain qualities or style.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is the type who [verb phrase]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'my type' as meaning 'my style' in all contexts; in romantic contexts, it refers to attraction.
Sinonimi
sort (Informal equivalent when referring to people; 'sort' can sound slightly casual or colloquial.)
Contrari
opposite type (Refers to someone with contrasting characteristics.)
Collocazioni
the sporty type
|the quiet type
|not my type
Temi
people
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Esempi
- She’s the type who always arrives early.
- He’s not my type romantically.
- You’re just the type of leader we need.
Esempi per chi studia
- He is the type who likes sports.
- She is not my type.
- You are the type of friend I need.
Verbo
A2
action
3
enter text via keyboard
To write words by pressing keys on a computer or typewriter.
Schema d'uso:
to type [something] on [a device]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'type' (verb) with 'write'; 'write' is more general and can mean by hand or keyboard, but 'type' specifically means using keys.
Sinonimi
key in ('Key in' is slightly more technical and less common in everyday speech.)
Contrari
handwrite (Means to write by hand instead of using a keyboard.)
Collocazioni
type quickly
|type a message
|type your name
Temi
technology
|communication
Esempi
- She types over 80 words per minute.
- Please type your password into the box.
- I typed the report last night.
Esempi per chi studia
- I can type fast.
- He typed his name on the form.
- Please type the email now.
Grammatica
Forma base
type
IPA
GB/tˈaɪp/
US/tˈaɪp/
Sillabe e accento
type (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (type)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: type
- Plural: type, types
Verb
- Base: type
- 3rd Person Singular: types
- Present Participle: typing
- Past: typed
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
my type
1/mˈaɪ tˈaɪp/
fixed phrase
preferred kind of person
A kind of person you like or find attractive.
Esempi
- Tall, funny, and kind—that’s my type.
- He’s nice, but not really my type.
type in
1/tˈaɪp ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
enter data using keyboard
To put information into a computer by pressing keys.
Esempi
- Type in your username and password to log in.
- She typed in the address before printing the letter.
one of a kind
1/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
Unique and special
Very special and different from all others.
Esempi
- Her dress was truly one of a kind.
- Her handmade wedding dress was one of a kind.
- This opportunity is one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—no one else has his sense of humor.
one of a kind
2/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
completely unique person or thing
Someone or something that is special and different from all others.
Esempi
- Her artwork is truly one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—there’s no one else like him.