season
gb/sˈizən/ us/sˈizən/
A2
Inggeris
~ 900
Makna
0 makna
Kata nama
A2
entity
1
Part of the year by climate
One of the four parts of the year with different weather and temperature.
Corak penggunaan:
[season] + is + [adjective]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'season' with 'weather'. 'Weather' describes current conditions, while 'season' refers to a longer period of months.
Sinonim
time of year (A neutral phrase describing a specific period within the year.)
Antonim
off-season (Describes a time of year when an activity, place, or business is less active or closed.)
Kolokasi
rainy season
|holiday season
|peak season
|off season
|winter season
Tema
nature
|daily life
|time
|weather
Contoh
- Winter is my favorite season because I love snow.
- The holiday season is always busy for retailers.
- In this part of the world, the rainy season lasts from June to September.
- Spring is the perfect season for planting flowers.
- Tourism peaks during the summer season.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Winter is cold in my country.
- I like the summer season.
- The rainy season starts in June.
- Spring is a good season for flowers.
Kata kerja
A2
action
2
Add flavoring to food
To make food taste better by adding salt, herbs, or spices.
Corak penggunaan:
to season [food] with [ingredient]
Kesilapan biasa:
Some learners confuse 'season' (verb) with 'season' (noun) about time of year. Context helps to avoid this mistake.
Sinonim
flavor (More general; can mean to give any taste to food, not just by seasoning.)
Antonim
bland (Describes food without strong taste or seasoning.)
Kolokasi
season generously
|season lightly
|season with salt
|season to taste
Tema
cooking
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Contoh
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper before roasting.
- She seasoned the soup with fresh herbs.
- Always season meat before grilling for better flavor.
- The chef seasoned the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Please season the rice with salt.
- I season my eggs with pepper.
- She seasons the soup with herbs.
Kata nama
A2
relation
3
Period for specific activity
A time in the year when something happens a lot or is popular.
Corak penggunaan:
[activity/event] + season
Sinonim
period (More general; does not imply yearly recurrence.)
Antonim
off-season (The time when an activity is not happening or is less active.)
Kolokasi
football season
|ski season
|harvest season
|fishing season
Tema
daily life
|sports
|business
|time
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- The football season starts in September.
- Strawberry season is short but sweet.
- Ski season attracts many tourists to the mountains.
- It's hunting season in this region right now.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The football season starts in September.
- I like ski season.
- It is fishing season now.
Kata kerja
B1
action
4
Prepare for use by treatment
To make something ready to use by treating it in a special way.
Corak penggunaan:
to season [object] before use
Sinonim
treat (More general; can apply to any form of preparation or processing.)
Kolokasi
season a pan
|season timber
Tema
cooking
|crafts
|daily_life
|work
Contoh
- You should season a new cast-iron skillet before cooking in it.
- The carpenter seasoned the wood to prevent warping.
- They seasoned the pan with oil and heat.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- I will season the new pan before cooking.
- We must season the wood before building.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
season
IPA
GB/sˈizən/
US/sˈizən/
Suku kata dan tekanan
sea - son (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (sea)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: season
- Plural: seasons
Verb
- Base: season
- 3rd Person Singular: seasons
- Present Participle: seasoning
- Past: seasoned
Keluarga kata
Forms
seasons
noun
seasoning
verb
seasoned
verb
Core family
seasonal
adjective B2
Related words
seasonally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unseasonal
adjective
unseasoned
adjective
Advanced or less common
seasonable
adjective
unseasonable
adjective
Ungkapan
'tis the season
1/tˈɪz ðə sˈizən/
idiom
informal
It's that special time of year
It is the time of year when certain things usually happen, especially holidays and celebrations.
Contoh
- 'Tis the season for gift-giving and family gatherings.
- With all the lights and music, you can tell 'tis the season.
in season
1/ˈɪn sˈizən/
fixed phrase
Available at right time of year
Available at the right time of year for eating or using.
Contoh
- Strawberries are cheaper when they are in season.
- It's illegal to hunt deer that are not in season.
out of season
1/ˈaʊt əv sˈizən/
fixed phrase
Not available at right time of year
Not at the right time of year for eating or using.
Contoh
- Mangoes are expensive when they are out of season.
- Fishing for salmon is banned when they are out of season.