wireless
gb/wˈaɪɚləs/ us/wˈaɪɚləs/
A2
Engels
~ 1000
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
adjective
A2
property
1
Not using physical wires
Working without any wires, usually by using radio signals.
Gebruikspatroon:
[device] is wireless
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wireless' with 'cordless', but 'wireless' is broader and often refers to data connections, not just power cords.
Synoniemen
cordless (Often used for small household devices like phones or tools; less technical than 'wireless'.)
Antoniemen
wired (Describes devices or systems that use cables for connections.)
Woordcombinaties
wireless network
|wireless connection
|wireless technology
|wireless device
|wireless internet
Thema's
technology
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The office now has a fully wireless internet system.
- I prefer using wireless headphones when I travel.
- The printer can connect to your laptop via a wireless connection.
- Most modern routers offer both wired and wireless options.
- Wireless charging is becoming more popular for smartphones.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My computer uses a wireless mouse.
- We have a wireless internet at home.
- I like my wireless headphones.
- The phone can charge on a wireless pad.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
2
Signal system without wires
A way to send information without using wires, often by radio signals.
Gebruikspatroon:
connect to [the] wireless
Veelgemaakte fout:
Some learners think 'wireless' as a noun only means 'Wi-Fi', but it can mean any non-wired communication system.
Synoniemen
Wi-Fi ('Wi-Fi' is a specific type of wireless networking technology.)
Antoniemen
wired network (A network that uses cables for all connections.)
Woordcombinaties
connect to wireless
|wireless signal
|wireless access
Thema's
technology
|communication
Voorbeelden
- I can’t get on the wireless in this café.
- The wireless here is very fast and reliable.
- Students have free access to the campus wireless.
- The hotel offers free wireless in every room.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I can't find the wireless in this café.
- We have free wireless at school.
- The wireless is slow today.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
archaic
C1
entity
3
Old term for radio
An old word for a radio, used in the past.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may not realize this meaning is old-fashioned and not used in modern everyday speech except historically or stylistically.
Synoniemen
radio ('Radio' is the modern standard term; 'wireless' is dated in this sense.)
Woordcombinaties
listen to the wireless
Thema's
technology
|history
|communication
Voorbeelden
- In the 1930s, families gathered around the wireless to hear the news.
- He bought a new wireless for the living room.
- They listened to music on the wireless every evening.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- People listened to the news on the wireless.
- He bought a wireless in 1920.
- The wireless was very popular then.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
wireless
IPA
GB/wˈaɪɚləs/
US/wˈaɪɚləs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
wire - less (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (wire)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: wireless
Noun
- Base: wireless
- Plural: wireless, wirelesses
Woordfamilie
Forms
wirelesses
noun
Core family
wire
noun A2
wiring
noun
Related words
wired
adjective
wirelessly
adverb
Uitdrukkingen
wireless connection
1/wˈaɪɚləs kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Link without wires
A way two devices talk to each other without using cables.
Voorbeelden
- The wireless connection is weak in my bedroom.
- My laptop lost its wireless connection during the meeting.
wireless device
1/wˈaɪɚləs dɪvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
Device without wires
A machine or tool that works without wires.
Voorbeelden
- Wireless devices are common in modern offices.
- He bought a new wireless device for streaming music.
wireless internet
1/wˈaɪɚləs ˈɪntɚnˌɛt/
fixed phrase
Internet without cables
Internet you can use without plugging in a cable.
Voorbeelden
- The café offers free wireless internet to customers.
- Wireless internet is available throughout the airport.
wireless network
1/wˈaɪɚləs nˈɛtwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
technical
Network without cables
A group of computers and devices connected without wires.
Voorbeelden
- Our office has a secure wireless network for all employees.
- You need the password to join the wireless network.