adhere
gb/ədhˈɪɹ/ us/ədhˈɪɹ/
C1
Angielski
~ 5400
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Czasownik
formal
C1
action
1
follow rules, beliefs, or standards
To follow a rule, law, belief, plan, or standard carefully and not change it.
Schemat użycia:
to adhere to [rules/principles/a plan/a standard]
Częsty błąd:
Learners often forget the preposition "to" and say *"adhere the rules"* instead of "adhere to the rules". Another mistake is using "adhere" when they simply mean "agree" (e.g., *"I adhere with you"*). In this sense, "adhere" is not followed by "with" and focuses on following rules or standards, not just sharing an opinion.
Synonimy
follow (More general and common; can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while "adhere" sounds more strict and formal.)
Antonimy
violate (Means to break or disregard a rule or law, which is the opposite of carefully adhering to it.)
Kolokacje
adhere to the rules
|adhere to guidelines
|adhere to the law
|adhere to a strict schedule
|adhere to principles
|adhere strictly to [something]
Tematy
law
|work
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- All staff must adhere to the company’s safety guidelines at all times.
- The organization is expected to adhere to international human rights standards.
- We need to adhere to the original plan if we want to finish on time.
- The judge reminded the jury to adhere strictly to the legal instructions.
- Despite pressure to change, she continued to adhere to her principles.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Students must adhere to the school rules.
- Please adhere to the schedule so we can finish the work.
- The company tries to adhere to high quality standards.
- He adheres to a strict diet for health reasons.
- Members must adhere to the club’s code of conduct.
Czasownik
C1
action
2
stick firmly to a surface
To stick strongly to a surface and not come off easily.
Schemat użycia:
to adhere to [a surface/material]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the abstract sense of "adhere to rules" and try to use it with non-physical objects incorrectly, e.g., *"The idea adheres to me"* instead of "The idea sticks with me" or "I support the idea". For physical sticking, there is usually a real surface like skin, glass, or metal.
Synonimy
stick (The most common everyday word; less formal and more general than "adhere", which is often used in technical or careful descriptions.)
Antonimy
detach (Means to separate something that is attached, which is the opposite of adhering to a surface.)
Kolokacje
adhere to the surface
|adhere firmly
|adhere properly
|adhere to the skin
|adhere tightly
|adhere to metal/glass
Tematy
science
|technology
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The labels do not adhere well to plastic bottles.
- Make sure the bandage adheres firmly to the skin.
- Dust on the wall can stop the paint from adhering properly.
- The tape will adhere to most clean, dry surfaces.
- A thin layer of ice adhered to the car windows overnight.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- This sticker does not adhere to the wet wall.
- Press the tape down so it will adhere.
- The glue helps the tiles adhere to the floor.
- The bandage adheres to my arm all day.
- Oil on the pan stops the food from adhering.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
adhere
IPA
GB/ədhˈɪɹ/
US/ədhˈɪɹ/
Sylaby i akcent
ad - here (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (here)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: adhere
- 3rd Person Singular: adheres
- Present Participle: adhering
- Past: adhered
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
adhere to a schedule
1/ədhˈɪɹ tə ə skˈɛd͡ʒul/
fixed phrase
follow a schedule exactly
To do all things in a plan at the planned times and not be late or skip them.
Przykłady
- To finish the project on time, we must adhere to a schedule.
- The tour guide tried to adhere to a strict schedule despite the traffic.
adhere to the rules
1/ədhˈɪɹ tə ðə ɹˈulz/
fixed phrase
formal
obey the rules strictly
To follow the rules carefully and not break them.
Przykłady
- All participants are expected to adhere to the rules during the competition.
- If you adhere to the rules, the process will be fair for everyone.