intact
gb/ɪntˈækt/ us/ɪntˈækt/
B2
Inglês
~ 6000
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B2
property
1
not damaged; whole and complete
not broken or damaged; still whole
Padrão de uso:
keep [something] intact
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes write *"intactly"* as an adverb (e.g., *"The house was intactly"*). In English, **intact** is only an adjective; say *"The house was intact"* or *"The house remained intact"*. Some also confuse **intact** with **entire** or **whole**; **intact** focuses specifically on not being damaged.
Sinónimos
undamaged (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal but used in the same physical contexts.)
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unharmed (Often used more for people or living things than for objects, but similarly means not hurt or damaged.)
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whole (More general and informal; focuses on something not missing any parts, not specifically on damage.)
Antónimos
damaged (Direct opposite; describes something that has been harmed or partly destroyed.)
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broken (Opposite in many physical contexts, especially for objects that are in pieces or do not work.)
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ruined (Stronger opposite, suggesting something is so damaged it has lost its value or use.)
Colocações
remain intact
|keep intact
|largely intact
|virtually intact
|stay intact
|completely intact
Temas
daily life
|objects
|safety
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Despite the earthquake, the old bridge remained intact.
- The package arrived intact, with nothing missing or broken inside.
- Firefighters managed to keep the main building intact.
- Her phone fell down the stairs but was surprisingly intact.
- Only a few ancient statues are still intact after so many centuries.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The glass was still intact after the fall.
- My suitcase arrived intact at the airport.
- The police found the car intact in the parking lot.
- The storm broke many trees, but our house is intact.
- He wrapped the gift well to keep it intact.
adjective
C1
property
2
not changed; not affected
not changed or hurt; still the same and complete
Padrão de uso:
leave [something] intact
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use **intact** for people in this sense (e.g., *"He is intact"*) when they mean his character or position is unchanged. It is more natural to say *"His image is intact"* or *"His position is intact"*, not *"He is intact"*. Also, some write *"in tact"* as two words; the correct form is the single adjective **intact**.
Sinónimos
unchanged (Very close in meaning; more general and slightly simpler, without the strong idea of being fully preserved.)
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unaffected (Emphasizes not being influenced or impacted, especially by events or changes around it.)
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preserved (Focuses on something that has been actively protected so it stays as it was.)
Antónimos
altered (Opposite in the sense of having been changed from its original form.)
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compromised (Opposite in the sense that quality, safety, or principles are weakened or reduced.)
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diminished (Opposite in that something has been reduced in strength, size, or importance.)
Colocações
leave intact
|remain intact
|preserve intact
|keep intact
|rights intact
|reputation intact
Temas
law
|politics
|work
|abstract
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The new law leaves current workers' rights intact.
- His reputation remained intact after the investigation.
- They updated the software but kept the original design intact.
- The judge said the agreement should stay intact until the appeal is finished.
- Despite the changes, the basic structure of the organization is intact.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The plan changes some details but keeps the main idea intact.
- Her trust in him is still intact.
- Your data will stay intact after the update.
- The company grew, but its values are intact.
- The deal leaves our control over the project intact.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
intact
IPA
GB/ɪntˈækt/
US/ɪntˈækt/
Sílabas e acento
in - tact (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tact)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: intact
Família de palavras
Related words
intactness
noun
Expressões
keep intact
1/kˈip ɪntˈækt/
fixed phrase
preserve something whole and unchanged
to make sure that something stays whole and does not change or break
Exemplos
- They worked hard to keep the historic building intact during the renovation.
- Good backups help you keep your files intact if your computer crashes.
leave intact
1/lˈiv ɪntˈækt/
fixed phrase
not change or damage something
to not change, touch, or damage something while other things around it change
Exemplos
- The new rules leave existing contracts intact.
- We can repaint the walls but leave the wooden floor intact.
remain intact
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn ɪntˈækt/
fixed phrase
stay whole and unchanged
to continue to be whole and not broken or changed
Exemplos
- Many of the old city walls still remain intact.
- Her beliefs remained intact despite the criticism.