convention
gb/kənvˈɛnʃən/ us/kənvˈɛnʃən/
B1
Angielski
~ 2000
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
1
widely accepted custom or practice
A usual and accepted way of doing things in a group or society.
Schemat użycia:
[someone] follows [a convention]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convention' with 'conference'; 'convention' can mean a meeting, but its most common meaning is a general custom or practice.
Synonimy
custom (Refers to a traditional way of doing things, often specific to a culture.)
|
norm (Suggests an expected standard of behavior in a society.)
Antonimy
innovation (Represents a new way of doing things rather than following established patterns.)
Kolokacje
social convention
|traditional convention
|follow convention
|break convention
Tematy
society
|culture
|etiquette
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Przykłady
- It’s a social convention to shake hands when greeting someone.
- The company follows the usual conventions for formal meetings.
- Wearing black at funerals is a long-standing convention in many countries.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- It is a convention to take off your shoes before entering the house.
- In my country, it is a convention to bow when you meet someone.
- Shaking hands is a common convention at work.
Rzeczownik
B1
event
2
large formal gathering or conference
A big meeting for people who have the same job or interest.
Schemat użycia:
attend [a convention]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'custom' and use it incorrectly when talking about behavior rather than events.
Synonimy
conference (A formal meeting, often smaller or more specialized than a large-scale convention.)
|
gathering (A more general term for people coming together, not necessarily formal.)
Antonimy
private meeting (A small, often informal meeting between few people instead of a large organized event.)
Kolokacje
annual convention
|political convention
|trade convention
|attend a convention
Tematy
business
|events
|communication
Przykłady
- Thousands of fans attended the comic book convention.
- The political party held its national convention last week.
- She gave a speech at the annual teachers’ convention.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I went to a science fiction convention last month.
- The company has a big convention every year.
- Many people come from other countries for the convention.
Rzeczownik
formal
B2
entity
3
formal treaty or agreement
An official agreement between countries or groups.
Schemat użycia:
sign [a convention]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this with 'conference', but here it refers to an agreement, not a meeting.
Synonimy
treaty (A formal and binding agreement between states, often broader in scope.)
|
pact (An agreement that may be less formal or shorter than a full treaty.)
Antonimy
violation (Breaking the terms of an agreement rather than making one.)
Kolokacje
international convention
|sign a convention
|UN convention
Tematy
law
|politics
Przykłady
- The Geneva Conventions set the standards for humanitarian treatment in war.
- Several nations signed the climate change convention.
- The UN is working on a new convention to protect endangered species.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Many countries signed the peace convention.
- The leaders met to make a new convention.
- The countries agreed to follow the rules of the convention.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
convention
IPA
GB/kənvˈɛnʃən/
US/kənvˈɛnʃən/
Sylaby i akcent
con - ven - tion (3 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ven)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: convention
- Plural: convention, conventions
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
conventions
noun
Core family
conventional
adjective B1
conventionally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unconventional
adjective B2
unconventionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
conventionality
noun
Wyrażenia
by convention
1/bˈaɪ kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
according to usual practice
In the way that is generally accepted or done by most people.
Przykłady
- By convention, the chairman speaks last.
- By convention, the bride stands to the left of the groom.
call a convention
1/kˈɔl ə kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
arrange an official gathering
To arrange for an official large meeting of members of an organization or group.
Przykłady
- The party leaders decided to call a convention to discuss policy changes.
- They will call a convention next month to vote on the proposal.