virtue
gb/vˈɚt͡ʃu/ us/vˈɚt͡ʃu/
B2
Inglese
~ 3000
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B2
entity
1
high moral standards
The quality of being a very good and honest person.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] has the virtue of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'virtue' with 'value'. A value is a belief about what is important; a virtue is a moral quality or good behavior.
Sinonimi
morality (Focuses on the system or principles of right and wrong rather than a person's quality.)
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integrity (Stresses honesty and strong moral principles.)
Contrari
vice (Refers to immoral or wicked behavior, the direct opposite of virtue.)
Collocazioni
moral virtue
|cardinal virtue
|great virtue
|virtue of honesty
|live by virtue
Temi
ethics
|character
|values
|religion
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- Honesty is considered a key virtue in many cultures.
- She is respected for her virtue and kindness.
- Patience is a virtue that not everyone possesses.
- His decision showed great courage and virtue.
- They admired her virtue in standing up for what was right.
Esempi per chi studia
- Honesty is a virtue.
- She has the virtue of kindness.
- Patience is a virtue.
- He showed virtue when he told the truth.
- Virtue is important in a leader.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
2
beneficial quality or advantage
A good feature that makes something better.
Schema d'uso:
the virtue of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'virtue' here with moral goodness; in this sense, it means an advantage, not moral behavior.
Sinonimi
benefit (General term for something that helps or is good.)
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asset (Suggests a valuable or useful quality or thing.)
Contrari
drawback (Refers to a disadvantage or negative aspect.)
Collocazioni
by virtue of
|virtue of simplicity
|virtue of design
Temi
evaluation
|quality
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The plan has the virtue of being simple and easy to follow.
- One virtue of this car is its fuel efficiency.
- Her argument had the virtue of clarity.
- The house's main virtue is its location near the park.
Esempi per chi studia
- This phone has the virtue of low price.
- The plan has the virtue of being easy.
- The book has the virtue of clear language.
- The dress has the virtue of comfort.
Sostantivo
formal
C1
entity
3
sexual purity or chastity
Not having had sexual experience, especially for women in old-fashioned ideas.
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize this meaning is old-fashioned and often only used in historical or literary contexts.
Sinonimi
chastity (Direct synonym focusing on refraining from sexual activity.)
Contrari
promiscuity (Engaging in many sexual relationships without commitment.)
Collocazioni
protect her virtue
|lose one's virtue
Temi
relationships
|social norms
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- In the past, a woman's virtue was highly valued by society.
- He claimed he wanted to protect her virtue.
- The novel tells the story of a young woman defending her virtue.
Esempi per chi studia
- In the past, people cared about a woman's virtue.
- He wanted to protect her virtue.
- She was proud of her virtue.
Grammatica
Forma base
virtue
IPA
GB/vˈɚt͡ʃu/
US/vˈɚt͡ʃu/
Sillabe e accento
vir - tue (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (vir)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: virtue
- Plural: virtue, virtues
Famiglia di parole
Forms
virtues
noun
Core family
virtuous
adjective B2
Related words
virtuously
adverb
virtuousness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
vice
noun B2
unvirtuous
adjective
Advanced or less common
virtuoso
noun C1
virtuosity
noun C1
Espressioni
by virtue of
1/bˈaɪ vˈɚt͡ʃu əv/
fixed phrase
formal
because of something
Because of something or as a result of it.
Esempi
- She got the job by virtue of her experience.
- By virtue of his position, he had access to confidential information.
patience is a virtue
1/pˈeɪʃəns ˈɪz ə vˈɚt͡ʃu/
idiom
patience is an important quality
It is good and important to be patient.
Esempi
- I know you're eager to leave, but patience is a virtue.
- He waited quietly, remembering that patience is a virtue.