improvement
gb/ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/ us/ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
A2
Inglês
~ 1500
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A2
action
1
process or result of enhancement
When something gets better or you make it better.
Padrão de uso:
an improvement in [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'improvement' with 'progress'. 'Improvement' focuses on becoming better in quality, while 'progress' is about moving forward or advancing, not always implying better quality.
Sinónimos
enhancement (Often used in a more formal or technical context for improvements that add value or features.)
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betterment (A slightly formal word, often used for moral, social, or personal progress.)
Antónimos
decline (Indicates a decrease in quality, condition, or standard — the opposite of improvement.)
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deterioration (Focuses on the process of becoming worse in quality or condition.)
Colocações
make an improvement
|show improvement
|significant improvement
|continuous improvement
|marked improvement
Temas
daily life
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemplos
- The new software update brought a noticeable improvement in speed.
- There has been a big improvement in her English skills since last year.
- The city has seen major improvements in public transportation.
- Regular exercise can lead to an improvement in overall health.
- We need to make some improvements to the website before launch.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- There is an improvement in my grades.
- I see an improvement in my cooking.
- The weather shows some improvement today.
- We made an improvement to the garden.
- Her reading has shown improvement this month.
Nome
B1
entity
2
a beneficial modification
Something you add or change to make something better.
Padrão de uso:
an improvement to [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'improvement to' with 'improvement in'. Use 'to' when talking about the thing being changed directly, and 'in' when talking about its quality or state.
Sinónimos
upgrade (Often used for technological or product-related improvements.)
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modification (A broader term for changes, which may or may not be improvements.)
Antónimos
damage (An action or change that makes something worse instead of better.)
Colocações
home improvement
|design improvements
|minor improvement
|product improvement
Temas
daily life
|construction
|technology
|core_vocabulary
|work
Exemplos
- The latest model includes several improvements to the engine.
- We made some improvements to the kitchen layout.
- The teacher suggested a few improvements to my essay.
- This app update has many small but useful improvements.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The shop made an improvement to its window display.
- He suggested an improvement to the plan.
- We added an improvement to the car design.
- The phone has an improvement to the camera.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
improvement
IPA
GB/ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
US/ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
Sílabas e acento
im - prove - ment (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (prove)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: improvement
- Plural: improvement, improvements
Família de palavras
Forms
improvements
noun
Core family
improve
verb A2
Advanced or less common
improvable
adjective
improver
noun
Expressões
make an improvement
1/mˈeɪk ən ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
carry out a beneficial change
To do something that makes something better.
Exemplos
- We need to make an improvement to our customer service.
- She made a big improvement in her time on the test.
show improvement
1/ʃˈoʊ ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
demonstrate progress in quality or skill
To be better than before and let others see it.
Exemplos
- The patient is showing improvement after the treatment.
- His writing has shown great improvement over the semester.
room for improvement
1/ɹˈum fɚ ɪmpɹˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
Chance to become better
A way to say something can be better than it is now.
Exemplos
- Your work is good, but there’s still room for improvement.
- Your essay is good, but there’s still room for improvement.
- Your work is good, but there's still room for improvement.
- The report was fine, but there’s always room for improvement.
- Even the best players have room for improvement.
- The hotel was nice, but there was room for improvement in the service.