kit
gb/kˈɪt/ us/kˈɪt/
A2
Inglês
~ 1400
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A2
entity
1
Set of items for a purpose
A group of things you need for a special job or activity, kept together in one place.
Padrão de uso:
a [type] kit
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'kit' with 'equipment'; 'equipment' is uncountable and refers to gear in general, not necessarily grouped together in a set.
Sinónimos
set (A general word for a group of similar items, not always for a specific purpose.)
|
package (A group of items sold or given together, sometimes in a box or bag.)
Antónimos
individual item (Refers to a single object, not a collection of related ones.)
Colocações
first aid kit
|tool kit
|sewing kit
|survival kit
|makeup kit
Temas
daily life
|hobbies
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She always keeps a first aid kit in her car.
- The photographer carried a camera kit with several lenses.
- I bought a sewing kit to fix my clothes.
- The survival kit included matches, water, and a flashlight.
- He opened his tool kit to repair the bike.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I have a first aid kit at home.
- The tool kit is in the garage.
- She uses her makeup kit every morning.
- We need a sewing kit to fix the shirt.
- He bought a camping kit for the trip.
Nome
B1
entity
2
Clothing and gear for an activity
Special clothes and things you wear or use for sport, work, or another activity.
Padrão de uso:
[someone's] [type] kit
Erro comum:
Some learners confuse 'kit' with 'outfit'; 'outfit' can be any set of clothes, while 'kit' usually has a functional purpose.
Sinónimos
uniform (Standard clothing worn by members of an organization; may not include equipment.)
Antónimos
casual wear (Everyday clothing not meant for specialized activities.)
Colocações
football kit
|soldier's kit
|cycling kit
Temas
sports
|work
|clothing
Exemplos
- The team wore their new football kits.
- A soldier's kit can be very heavy.
- She bought a new cycling kit for the race.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I wear my football kit on Saturdays.
- The soldier's kit was ready.
- He bought a new cycling kit.
Nome
B1
entity
3
Parts sold to build something
A box with parts and instructions to build something yourself.
Padrão de uso:
[type] kit
Sinónimos
assembly set (A set of components meant to be put together; less common in everyday speech.)
Antónimos
ready-made item (Something already assembled and ready to use.)
Colocações
model airplane kit
|furniture kit
Temas
hobbies
|DIY
|technology
|work
Exemplos
- I bought a model airplane kit for my nephew.
- The desk comes as a flat-pack furniture kit.
- She enjoys building robots from kits.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I have a toy car kit.
- We built the table from a furniture kit.
- He made the plane from a model kit.
Nome
B2
entity
4
Young fox
A baby fox.
Sinónimos
cub (General term for the young of some animals like lions, bears, and foxes.)
Antónimos
adult fox (A fully grown fox.)
Temas
animals
|nature
Exemplos
- We saw a fox and her kits near the forest.
- The wildlife photographer captured images of several kits playing.
- A mother fox protects her kits from predators.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The fox has three kits.
- A kit is playing in the grass.
- I saw two kits near the tree.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
kit
IPA
GB/kˈɪt/
US/kˈɪt/
Sílabas e acento
kit (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (kit)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: kit
- Plural: kit, kits
Família de palavras
Forms
kits
noun
Related words
toolkit
noun B1
kitbag
noun
Expressões
drum kit
1/dɹˈʌm kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Set of drums and cymbals for music
A group of drums and cymbals played together by one person.
Exemplos
- He plays the drum kit in a band.
- The drum kit was set up on stage.
first aid kit
1/fˈɚst ˈeɪd kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Set of basic medical supplies
A small box or bag with things to help someone who is hurt.
Exemplos
- Every office should have a first aid kit.
- She used the first aid kit to clean and cover the cut.
survival kit
1/sɚvˈaɪvəl kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Essential items for survival situations
Things you need to stay alive in an emergency, like food and water.
Exemplos
- The hikers carried a survival kit in case they got lost.
- The survival kit had matches, food, and a map.
tool kit
1/tˈul kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Set of tools for tasks
A box with tools you use to fix or make things.
Exemplos
- He opened his tool kit to fix the chair.
- We keep a tool kit in the garage for repairs.
starter kit
1/stˈɑɹtɚ kˈɪt/
fixed phrase
basic set of things to begin
A simple set of things that gives you everything you need to begin doing something new.
Exemplos
- The knitting starter kit includes needles and yarn.
- She bought a painting starter kit with brushes, paints, and a canvas.
- A starter kit is perfect if you're new to painting.
- The store sells a starter kit for people who want to keep bees.
- I got a bread-making starter kit as a birthday present.