figure
gb/fˈɪɡjɚ/ us/fˈɪɡjɚ/
B1
영어
~ 2600
의미
의미 0개
명사
B1
entity
1
A number or amount in digits
A number written on paper or shown in print.
사용 패턴：
[number] figure(s)
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' with 'digit'. A digit is a single numeral (0-9), while a figure can be any number, even with many digits.
유의어
number (General term for a numerical value; 'figure' often used in formal or official contexts.)
반의어
word (Represents letters and language rather than numerical values.)
연어
sales figures
|inflation figures
|official figures
|employment figures
주제
mathematics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
예문
- The latest unemployment figures show a small improvement.
- She checked the figures before sending the report.
- Government figures indicate a rise in crime rates.
학습자용 예문
- The figure on the paper is 25.
- He wrote the figure 10 on the board.
- The figure is bigger than last year.
명사
B1
entity
2
The shape of a person's body
The shape of a person's body.
사용 패턴：
slim figure / athletic figure
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' meaning body shape with 'person' in general; here it refers to outline, not identity.
유의어
physique (More formal and often used for overall body structure.)
반의어
formlessness (Lacking any clear shape or outline.)
연어
slim figure
|hourglass figure
|athletic figure
주제
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
예문
- She has an athletic figure from years of swimming.
- The dress flatters her figure.
- He admired her graceful figure from across the room.
학습자용 예문
- She has a slim figure.
- He has a strong figure.
- The dress makes her figure look nice.
동사
B2
action
3
To think or conclude something
To think something is true after looking at the facts.
사용 패턴：
figure (that) [clause]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse this sense with 'calculate'; here it means to think or believe, not do math.
유의어
suppose ('Suppose' can imply uncertainty; 'figure' often suggests reasoning based on some evidence.)
반의어
doubt (To feel uncertain or not believe something.)
연어
figure out
|I figured that
|I figure (informal)
주제
thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- I figured you’d be tired after such a long trip.
- She figured it was too late to call.
- They figured the meeting would last about an hour.
학습자용 예문
- I figure he is at home now.
- She figures it will rain today.
- They figure we will win the game.
동사
B1
action
4
To solve or understand something by thinking
To find the answer to something by thinking.
사용 패턴：
figure out [something] / figure [something] out
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes forget 'out' in 'figure out' and use just 'figure', which changes the meaning.
유의어
solve ('Solve' is more formal and usually refers to problems; 'figure out' is more informal and general.)
반의어
confuse (To make or become unable to understand.)
연어
figure out a problem
|figure out how to do
주제
problem solving
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
예문
- I can’t figure out how to open this jar.
- She finally figured out the answer to the puzzle.
- We need to figure out what went wrong.
학습자용 예문
- I can't figure out this question.
- He figured out how to fix the car.
- We figured out the right way.
명사
B1
entity
5
A person shown in art or imagination
A person shown in art or in your mind.
유의어
character ('Character' is more common for fictional people; 'figure' can be real or symbolic.)
반의어
object (Refers to non-human items rather than people.)
연어
historical figure
|religious figure
|prominent figure
주제
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
예문
- The painting shows a dark figure standing by the window.
- He became a prominent figure in politics.
- Figures from mythology often appear in ancient art.
학습자용 예문
- The picture has two figures in it.
- He is an important figure in history.
- I saw a strange figure outside.
문법
기본형
figure
IPA
GB/fˈɪɡjɚ/
US/fˈɪɡjɚ/
음절 및 강세
fig - ure （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (fig)
활용형
Noun
- Base: figure
- Plural: figures
Verb
- Base: figure
- 3rd Person Singular: figures
- Present Participle: figuring
- Past: figured
관련 단어
Forms
figures
noun
figuring
verb
figured
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disfigure
verb
disfigurement
noun
Advanced or less common
configure
verb B2
configuration
noun B2
표현
figure of speech
1/fˈɪɡjɚ əv spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Non-literal expression for effect
A way of saying something where the words do not have their usual meaning, used to make it more interesting or strong.
예문
- ‘I'm so hungry I could eat a horse’ is just a figure of speech.
- She used a figure of speech to make her point clear.
figure out
1/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Find an answer by thinking carefully
To understand something or find the answer by thinking about it.
예문
- I can't figure out how to use this app.
- She figured out the puzzle after an hour.
figure out
8/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
understand or solve
To think until you understand the answer or solution.
예문
- Can you figure out why the printer isn't connecting?
- We need to figure out how to pay for the repairs.
- He finally figured out the answer.
go figure
1/ɡˈoʊ fˈɪɡjɚ/
idiom
informal
Express surprise at something odd or unexpected
Used to say you are surprised about something strange or hard to understand.
예문
- He doesn't like pizza but loves anchovies—go figure.
- She studied all night and still failed—go figure.
public figure
1/pˈʌblɪk fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
A well-known person in public life
A person who many people know about, often because of their job.
예문
- The actor is a public figure who supports many charities.
- As a public figure, she must be careful what she says.