type
gb/tˈaɪp/ us/tˈaɪp/
A2
Engels
~ 400
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
entity
1
category or kind of thing
A group of things or people that are the same in some way.
Gebruikspatroon:
[type] of [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'type' with 'typical'; 'type' is a noun referring to a category, while 'typical' is an adjective describing something common or expected.
Synoniemen
kind (Very close in meaning; 'kind' is slightly more informal in everyday speech.)
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category (More formal and often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Antoniemen
individual (Refers to a single, unique item instead of a group or category.)
Woordcombinaties
different types
|same type
|type of person
|type of food
Thema's
classification
|description
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- This type of car is very fuel-efficient.
- What type of music do you like?
- There are several types of bread available at the bakery.
- He’s not the type to give up easily.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- That type of dog is very friendly.
- I like this type of book.
- She is the type of person who helps others.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
2
person with certain traits
A person with certain qualities or style.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is the type who [verb phrase]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse 'my type' as meaning 'my style' in all contexts; in romantic contexts, it refers to attraction.
Synoniemen
sort (Informal equivalent when referring to people; 'sort' can sound slightly casual or colloquial.)
Antoniemen
opposite type (Refers to someone with contrasting characteristics.)
Woordcombinaties
the sporty type
|the quiet type
|not my type
Thema's
people
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Voorbeelden
- She’s the type who always arrives early.
- He’s not my type romantically.
- You’re just the type of leader we need.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He is the type who likes sports.
- She is not my type.
- You are the type of friend I need.
Werkwoord
A2
action
3
enter text via keyboard
To write words by pressing keys on a computer or typewriter.
Gebruikspatroon:
to type [something] on [a device]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'type' (verb) with 'write'; 'write' is more general and can mean by hand or keyboard, but 'type' specifically means using keys.
Synoniemen
key in ('Key in' is slightly more technical and less common in everyday speech.)
Antoniemen
handwrite (Means to write by hand instead of using a keyboard.)
Woordcombinaties
type quickly
|type a message
|type your name
Thema's
technology
|communication
Voorbeelden
- She types over 80 words per minute.
- Please type your password into the box.
- I typed the report last night.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I can type fast.
- He typed his name on the form.
- Please type the email now.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
type
IPA
GB/tˈaɪp/
US/tˈaɪp/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
type (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (type)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: type
- Plural: type, types
Verb
- Base: type
- 3rd Person Singular: types
- Present Participle: typing
- Past: typed
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
my type
1/mˈaɪ tˈaɪp/
fixed phrase
preferred kind of person
A kind of person you like or find attractive.
Voorbeelden
- Tall, funny, and kind—that’s my type.
- He’s nice, but not really my type.
type in
1/tˈaɪp ˈɪn/
phrasal verb
enter data using keyboard
To put information into a computer by pressing keys.
Voorbeelden
- Type in your username and password to log in.
- She typed in the address before printing the letter.
one of a kind
1/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
Unique and special
Very special and different from all others.
Voorbeelden
- Her dress was truly one of a kind.
- Her handmade wedding dress was one of a kind.
- This opportunity is one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—no one else has his sense of humor.
one of a kind
2/wˈʌn əv ə kˈaɪnd/
idiom
completely unique person or thing
Someone or something that is special and different from all others.
Voorbeelden
- Her artwork is truly one of a kind.
- He’s one of a kind—there’s no one else like him.