nice
gb/nˈaɪs/ us/nˈaɪs/
A1
Anglų
~ 800
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
adjective
A1
property
1
pleasant and agreeable
Good and enjoyable; making people feel happy or pleased.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] is nice
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes overuse 'nice' instead of choosing a more precise adjective like 'beautiful', 'kind', or 'delicious'.
Sinonimai
pleasant (More formal and neutral; often used for experiences and situations.)
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agreeable (Slightly formal; suggests suitability or likability.)
Antonimai
unpleasant (Opposite in meaning; describes something that causes discomfort or dislike.)
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nasty (Informal; strongly negative and unpleasant.)
Kolokacijos
nice day
|nice person
|nice place
|nice time
|nice weather
Temos
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- It was a nice day for a walk in the park.
- She’s a nice person who always helps her neighbors.
- We had a nice time at the party.
- That’s a really nice dress you’re wearing.
- The hotel had a nice view of the ocean.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- It is a nice day today.
- She is a nice teacher.
- We had a nice meal.
- He lives in a nice house.
- This park is nice.
adjective
A1
property
2
kind and considerate
Kind and friendly to other people.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[someone] is nice to [someone]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nice' in this sense with 'good' when talking about skills rather than personality.
Sinonimai
kind (Emphasizes caring and helpfulness.)
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friendly (Focuses on warmth and openness toward others.)
Antonimai
mean (Describes someone who is unkind or cruel.)
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rude (Describes someone who is impolite or disrespectful.)
Kolokacijos
nice to meet you
|nice of you
|be nice to
Temos
emotions
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- It was nice of you to help her with her bags.
- He’s always nice to everyone at work.
- She’s been really nice since we met.
- That’s not very nice of you to say.
- They were nice enough to give us directions.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- You are nice to your friends.
- He is nice to his little sister.
- It was nice of you to call.
- She is always nice to me.
- They are nice to new students.
adjective
A2
property
3
satisfactory or acceptable quality
Good in quality; okay or acceptable.
Vartosenos šablonas:
[something] is nice for [purpose]
Sinonimai
good (Broadly positive; less specific than 'excellent'.)
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decent (Informal; adequate but not outstanding.)
Antonimai
poor (Low in quality or standard.)
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bad (Generally unsatisfactory.)
Kolokacijos
nice job
|nice work
|nice effort
Temos
daily life
|daily_life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- You did a nice job on this report.
- That was a nice effort in the game today.
- She made a nice recovery after her injury.
- This camera takes nice pictures.
- He has a nice singing voice.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- You did a nice job.
- This is a nice photo.
- She wrote a nice letter.
- He made a nice cake.
- That was a nice try.
adjective
B2
property
4
subtle and precise detail
Needing care and attention because it is small, exact, or delicate.
Sinonimai
subtle (Suggests small but important differences.)
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precise (Emphasizes exactness and accuracy.)
Antonimai
crude (Lacking detail or refinement.)
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imprecise (Not exact or accurate.)
Kolokacijos
nice distinction
|nice balance
|nice point
Temos
science
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- It’s a nice distinction, but an important one for legal purposes.
- Achieving the right flavor requires a nice balance of spices.
- His argument depends on some rather nice points of logic.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- This is a nice point in the story.
- The chef made a nice mix of tastes.
- It is a nice balance of colors.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
nice
IPA
GB/nˈaɪs/
US/nˈaɪs/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
nice (1 skiemuo)
Stress on 1st syllable (nice)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: nice
- Comparative: nicer
- Superlative: nicest
Žodžių šeima
Forms
nicer
adjective
nicest
adjective
Core family
nicely
adverb A2
niceness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nasty
adjective B1
unpleasant
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
nicety
noun
Posakiai
be nice to someone
1/bˈi nˈaɪs tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
treat someone kindly and respectfully
To treat someone in a kind and respectful way.
Pavyzdžiai
- Be nice to your sister!
- He’s always been nice to me, even when others weren’t.
have a nice day
1/hˈæv ə nˈaɪs dˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
wish someone an enjoyable day ahead
Used to say goodbye and express hope that the person will enjoy their day.
Pavyzdžiai
- Thanks for coming. Have a nice day!
- The cashier smiled and said, 'Have a nice day.'
make nice (with someone)
1/mˈeɪk nˈaɪs wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
informal
be friendly after conflict
To behave in a friendly way toward someone after an argument or problem.
Pavyzdžiai
- They finally made nice with each other after years of fighting.
- The company made nice with its critics by changing its policy.
nice to meet you
1/nˈaɪs tə mˈit jˈu/
fixed phrase
pleasure at first meeting someone
Used when you meet someone for the first time to show that you are happy to meet them.
Pavyzdžiai
- ‘Nice to meet you,’ he said with a smile.
- Hello, I’m Sarah. Nice to meet you!
- It’s nice to meet you at last.
- It’s been great talking on the phone—nice to meet you in person.