popular
gb/pˈɑpjəlɚ/ us/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
A2
Angielski
~ 1000
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
adjective
A2
property
1
Liked by many people
Liked or enjoyed by many people.
Schemat użycia:
[something] is popular with [someone/group]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'popular' with 'famous'. 'Popular' focuses on being liked by many, while 'famous' means being well-known, even if not liked.
Synonimy
well-liked (More personal and emotional approval than 'popular', often on a smaller scale.)
Antonimy
unpopular (Describes something that most people do not like or support.)
Kolokacje
popular choice
|popular culture
|popular demand
|popular music
|popular opinion
Tematy
society
|culture
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Przykłady
- This restaurant is very popular with tourists.
- Soccer is the most popular sport in the country.
- The new phone model became popular almost overnight.
- She’s one of the most popular teachers at the school.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Pizza is popular with children.
- The movie is popular in my city.
- He is a popular singer.
- Summer is a popular time for travel.
adjective
B1
property
2
For general public use or appeal
Made for or easy for most people to understand or enjoy.
Schemat użycia:
[something] is popular among [group]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'popular' here with 'trendy', but 'trendy' focuses on short-term fashion, while this sense is about broad accessibility.
Synonimy
mainstream (Often refers to ideas or products widely accepted by the majority.)
Antonimy
specialized (Intended for a narrow group with specific knowledge or skills.)
Kolokacje
popular press
|popular version
|popular science
Tematy
society
|media
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Przykłady
- The magazine publishes articles on popular science.
- He writes books that make complex ideas more popular and easy to read.
- The show has a popular appeal that crosses age groups.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The newspaper writes about popular science.
- This book is a popular history of art.
- The TV show has popular stories for all ages.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
popular
IPA
GB/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
US/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
Sylaby i akcent
pop - u - lar (3 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (pop)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: popular
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
popularity
noun B1
popularize
verb C1
Related words
popularly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpopular
adjective B1
unpopularity
noun
Advanced or less common
popularization
noun C1
Wyrażenia
popular demand
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
Public request for continuation
When many people ask for something to happen again or stay available.
Przykłady
- Due to popular demand, the play will run for another week.
- The product was brought back by popular demand.
popular opinion
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
Belief held by most people
What most people think about something.
Przykłady
- Contrary to popular opinion, the game is not easy to learn.
- Popular opinion supports the new law.
popular culture
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Mainstream entertainment and ideas
Music, movies, TV, and other things that most people like and know about.
Przykłady
- The movie had a big impact on popular culture.
- Superhero movies are a big part of popular culture today.
- Popular culture changes quickly with new technology.
- Social media has changed popular culture.