maker
gb/mˈeɪkɚ/ us/mˈeɪkɚ/
A2
Engels
~ 4300
Betekenissen
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
entity
1
Person or company that creates
A person or business that makes or builds things.
Gebruikspatroon:
[a/an/the] maker of [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'maker' with 'machine' (e.g., 'coffee machine') instead of using 'coffee maker' for the device or person.
Synoniemen
producer (Often used for someone who oversees creation, especially in media or manufacturing.)
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manufacturer (More specifically refers to someone or a company making goods in large quantities.)
Antoniemen
consumer (Refers to the person or group that uses or buys what is made, opposite of the one who makes it.)
Woordcombinaties
car maker
|decision maker
|film maker
|policy maker
|toy maker
Thema's
business
|manufacturing
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Tesla is a leading electric car maker.
- The decision makers in the company met yesterday.
- She is a talented jewelry maker.
- Local furniture makers are struggling with rising costs.
- The film maker won an award for best documentary.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He is a bread maker.
- This is a toy maker.
- My father is a car maker.
- The city has many shoe makers.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
entity
2
Machine that produces something
A machine that makes something.
Gebruikspatroon:
[a/an/the] [product] maker
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse the product and the device, saying 'coffee machine' when 'coffee maker' is more natural in some contexts.
Synoniemen
machine (General term for a mechanical device; less specific to making.)
|
appliance (Usually refers to household machines for specific tasks.)
Antoniemen
handmade (Refers to items made without machines.)
Woordcombinaties
coffee maker
|ice cream maker
|bread maker
Thema's
technology
|home
|daily life
|work
Voorbeelden
- I bought a new coffee maker for the kitchen.
- This ice cream maker can make two flavors at once.
- The bread maker has several baking settings.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- We have a coffee maker at home.
- The bread maker is on the table.
- She uses an ice cream maker.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
3
God as creator of the world
In religion, God who made the world and life.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may not realize this is capitalized and used mainly in religious or poetic contexts.
Synoniemen
Creator (Capitalized when referring to God as the originator of all things.)
Woordcombinaties
our Maker
|return to your Maker
Thema's
religion
Voorbeelden
- He prayed to his Maker for guidance.
- She believes we must answer to our Maker one day.
- The hymn praises the Maker of heaven and earth.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- They prayed to their Maker.
- The song talks about the Maker.
- We thank our Maker for life.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
maker
IPA
GB/mˈeɪkɚ/
US/mˈeɪkɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
maker (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (maker)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: maker
- Plural: makers
Woordfamilie
Forms
makers
noun
Core family
make
verb A1
Related words
remake
verb
filmmaker
noun B1
Advanced or less common
policymaker
noun B2
Uitdrukkingen
decision maker
1/dɪsˈɪʒən mˈeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase
Person with authority to decide
A person who has the power to make important choices.
Voorbeelden
- In this company, the CEO is the main decision maker.
- Parents are often the decision makers in their children's education.
matchmaker
1/mˈæt͡ʃmˌeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase
Person arranging romantic relationships
Someone who introduces people so they can start a romantic relationship.
Voorbeelden
- Her aunt loves playing matchmaker for her friends.
- The matchmaker introduced them at a dinner party.
money maker
1/mˈʌni mˈeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
Source of profit or income
Something that earns a lot of money.
Voorbeelden
- The new product turned out to be a big money maker for the company.
- Her blog became a steady money maker after a year.
peacemaker
1/pˈismˌeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase
Person resolving conflicts
Someone who helps people stop fighting and be friendly again.
Voorbeelden
- He acted as a peacemaker between the two teams.
- The teacher was a peacemaker during the heated discussion.