tape
gb/tˈeɪp/ us/tˈeɪp/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1700
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
1
narrow sticky strip
A thin, sticky strip used to hold or fix things.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] puts tape on [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tape' with 'glue' and try to use it for situations where glue is more appropriate.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
adhesive tape (More formal and specific term, often used in technical or medical contexts.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
glue (A different adhesive form that is liquid rather than a strip.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
roll of tape
|masking tape
|duct tape
|double-sided tape
|clear tape
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|tools
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She used clear tape to wrap the gift.
- The box was sealed with strong duct tape.
- I need some masking tape for the painting project.
- He fixed the torn page with a small piece of tape.
- Double-sided tape works well for mounting photos.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I put tape on the paper.
- She used tape to close the box.
- We need more tape to finish.
- He fixed the book with tape.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
2
magnetic recording strip
A thin plastic strip that stores sound or video for playing later.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'adhesive tape' as both are called 'tape'. Context is important.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
cassette (Specifically refers to the plastic case holding the magnetic tape.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
digital file (A modern format for storing sound or video without physical tape.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
cassette tape
|VHS tape
|audio tape
|video tape
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
technology
|media
|arts_entertainment
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He found an old cassette tape in the drawer.
- The movie was recorded on a VHS tape.
- Magnetic tapes are rarely used today.
- She listened to her favorite songs on tape.
- The interview was stored on audio tape.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I have a music tape.
- We watched a movie on tape.
- He keeps old songs on tape.
- I listened to a story on tape.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
3
fasten with adhesive strip
To stick or hold something in place using tape.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to tape [something] [somewhere]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes use 'glue' instead of 'tape' when they mean using adhesive strips.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
stick (More general; can use any adhesive, not just tape.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
untape (To remove the tape from something.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
tape shut
|tape together
|tape up
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|crafts
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Please tape the envelope before mailing it.
- She taped the poster to the wall.
- He taped the wires together for safety.
- They taped the box shut before shipping it.
- I taped my notes to the fridge.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I taped the picture to the wall.
- She taped the bag closed.
- He taped two papers together.
- We taped the box shut.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
4
record audio or video
To make a copy of sound or video so it can be played later.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to tape [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may think 'tape' only refers to physical tapes, not modern digital recording in casual speech.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
record (The standard modern term; 'tape' is slightly informal and dated.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
erase (To remove recorded sound or video from a medium.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
tape a show
|tape an interview
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
media
|technology
|arts_entertainment
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They taped last night's game to watch later.
- She taped an interview with the author.
- Can you tape this TV program for me?
- The band taped their performance for an online release.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I taped the movie to watch later.
- She taped our talk.
- He taped the show yesterday.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
tape
IPA
GB/tˈeɪp/
US/tˈeɪp/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
tape (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (tape)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: tape
- Plural: tape, tapes
Verb
- Base: tape
- 3rd Person Singular: tapes
- Present Participle: taping
- Past: taped
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
tapes
noun
taping
verb
taped
verb
Related words
videotape
noun B1
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
cut through red tape
1/kˈʌt θɹˈu ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
remove bureaucratic delays and rules
To make something happen faster by avoiding too many official rules.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The new policy aims to cut through red tape for small businesses.
- We managed to cut through the red tape and get the permit quickly.
on tape
1/ˈɔn tˈeɪp/
fixed phrase
recorded on audio/video medium
Saved as sound or video so it can be played later.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The confession was caught on tape.
- I have their wedding on tape from 1995.
tape measure
1/tˈeɪp mˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
flexible measuring tool strip
A long, thin tool used to measure length, that can roll up.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He pulled out his tape measure to check the width of the table.
- The tailor used a tape measure around my chest.
red tape
1/ɹˈɛd tˈeɪp/
idiom
Excessive bureaucracy causing delay
Too many rules and paperwork that make things slow and difficult.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We have to cut through a lot of red tape to get the permit.
- The project was delayed by government red tape.
- Red tape is slowing down the project.
- We need to cut through the red tape before starting work.