meditation
gb/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
B1
Inglês
~ 8300
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
action
1
quiet practice of focused attention
The activity of sitting quietly and paying attention, often to your breathing or to one thing, to feel calm or to grow spiritually.
Padrão de uso:
to do [meditation]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'meditation' with 'medication'. 'Meditation' is a mental practice, while 'medication' is medicine. Another common mistake is saying 'make meditation'; in natural English we say 'do meditation', 'practice meditation', or simply 'meditate'.
Sinónimos
mindfulness (Often refers to a specific style of meditation focused on present-moment awareness; sometimes used more broadly in wellness contexts.)
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contemplation (Suggests quiet thought, often spiritual; less strongly associated with formal techniques and classes than 'meditation'.)
Antónimos
distraction (Focus pulled in many directions, the opposite of the calm, steady focus of meditation.)
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restlessness (An agitated, unsettled state of mind, opposite to the calm that meditation aims for.)
Colocações
do meditation
|practice meditation
|guided meditation
|daily meditation
|meditation class
|meditation app
Temas
health
|spirituality
|emotions
|religion
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She started doing meditation every morning to reduce her stress.
- The app offers ten-minute guided meditation sessions for beginners.
- Meditation helped him sleep better and handle anxiety at work.
- Many people use meditation as part of their spiritual practice.
- After the yoga class, they finished with a short meditation lying on their mats.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I do ten minutes of meditation before bed.
- Meditation helps me feel calm and relaxed.
- He learned meditation from an online video.
- We had a short meditation at the end of the class.
- She uses meditation to deal with stress.
unknown
formal
B2
action
2
serious, prolonged thought
Deep, quiet thinking about one thing for a long time.
Padrão de uso:
a meditation on [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse this sense in everyday contexts where simple words like 'thought' or 'thinking' are better. 'Meditation on X' sounds formal and is typical in essays, books, and reviews, not in casual conversation.
Sinónimos
reflection (Common and slightly less formal; emphasizes careful thought and looking back on experiences.)
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contemplation (Very close in meaning; often used in both religious and philosophical contexts for calm, sustained thought.)
Antónimos
thoughtlessness (Acting or speaking without thinking carefully, the opposite of calm, deep consideration.)
Colocações
in deep meditation
|hours of meditation
|silent meditation
|a meditation on mortality
|philosophical meditation
Temas
thinking
|philosophy
|literature
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The book ends with a quiet meditation on aging and loss.
- His speech was less a political plan and more a meditation on freedom.
- During her walk, she fell into a long meditation on her future.
- The film is essentially a slow meditation on loneliness in modern cities.
- He spent the afternoon in meditation on the choices he had made.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The essay is a meditation on love and time.
- On the train, she sat in meditation about her life.
- This film feels like a meditation on war.
- He wrote a short meditation on happiness.
- The article is a meditation on how we use technology.
Nome
formal
C1
entity
3
reflective piece of writing or art
A book, article, talk, or piece of music that thinks deeply about one idea or feeling.
Padrão de uso:
a meditation on [something]
Erro comum:
Learners may think 'meditation' in this sense always refers to religion. It can be religious, but in modern English it is often used in reviews of books, films, music, and art for any slow, thoughtful work.
Sinónimos
essay (A general term for a short piece of writing; not all essays are meditations, which are usually slower and more reflective.)
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reflection (Can describe a short, personal piece of writing or talk; 'meditation' sounds more literary or artistic.)
Antónimos
thriller (A fast, action-focused story; used here as a contrasting type of work, not centered on quiet reflection.)
Colocações
a lyrical meditation
|a visual meditation
|a quiet meditation on grief
|this film is a meditation on
|a personal meditation
Temas
arts
|literature
|arts_entertainment
|communication
|education
Exemplos
- The director calls the movie a meditation on grief rather than a traditional drama.
- Her new album is a slow, gentle meditation on aging and memory.
- The essay is a personal meditation on friendship and forgiveness.
- The pastor offered a brief meditation on hope before the service began.
- This photo series is a visual meditation on life in small towns.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The book is a meditation on family and loss.
- He gave a short meditation on peace before the concert.
- The song feels like a meditation on growing old.
- The article is a meditation on how cities change.
- This show is a meditation on power and money.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
meditation
IPA
GB/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas e acento
med - it - a - tion (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: meditation
- Plural: meditation, meditations
Família de palavras
Forms
meditations
noun
Core family
meditate
verb B2
Related words
meditative
adjective
meditator
noun
Advanced or less common
meditatively
adverb
Expressões
a meditation on
1/ə mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
formal
reflective work about a subject
A phrase used to describe a book, film, talk, or other work that thinks slowly and deeply about one main idea.
Exemplos
- The novel is a meditation on memory and identity.
- Critics described the documentary as a meditation on climate change.
- Her talk was a meditation on courage in everyday life.
deep meditation
1/dˈip mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
very focused meditative state
A very calm, strong state of meditation where your mind is quiet and very focused.
Exemplos
- He seemed to be in deep meditation and did not hear the phone.
- After years of practice, she can reach deep meditation more easily.
- The room was silent as everyone sat in deep meditation.
guided meditation
1/ɡˈaɪdɪd mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
meditation led by guidance
A kind of meditation where a teacher or a recording tells you what to do and what to focus on.
Exemplos
- I like to listen to a guided meditation before I go to sleep.
- The app offers free guided meditations for stress and anxiety.
- She played a short guided meditation at the start of the workshop.
meditation cushion
1/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən kˈʊʃən/
fixed phrase
cushion used for meditating
A special firm cushion that people sit on to make meditation more comfortable.
Exemplos
- She bought a round meditation cushion to support her back.
- A good meditation cushion can help you sit longer without pain.
- They provided mats and meditation cushions for everyone in the room.
meditation practice
1/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən pɹˈæktɪs/
fixed phrase
regular habit of meditating
Someone's regular way or routine of doing meditation.
Exemplos
- He has kept a daily meditation practice for over ten years.
- My meditation practice is only five minutes, but it really helps.
- She wants to build a consistent meditation practice this year.
meditation retreat
1/mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən ɹitɹˈit/
fixed phrase
multi‑day event for meditating
A trip or event, usually for several days, where people go to a quiet place to do a lot of meditation.
Exemplos
- She signed up for a three-day meditation retreat in the mountains.
- The meditation retreat includes simple meals and periods of silence.
- He met his partner at a meditation retreat last summer.
moving meditation
1/mˈuvɪŋ mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
meditation with gentle movement
Meditation that includes slow, gentle body movements, like tai chi or some kinds of yoga.
Exemplos
- For people who hate sitting still, moving meditation can be a good option.
- The class combined moving meditation with breathing exercises.
- She uses dancing as a kind of moving meditation.
sitting meditation
1/sˈɪtɪŋ mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
meditation done sitting down
Meditation that you do while sitting, usually with your back straight and your body still.
Exemplos
- Most of the class time is spent in sitting meditation.
- She finds sitting meditation easier than walking meditation.
- Use a cushion to support your back during sitting meditation.
walking meditation
1/wˈɔkɪŋ mˌɛdɪtˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
meditation while walking slowly
Meditation that you do while walking slowly and paying close attention to your body and steps.
Exemplos
- The retreat schedule includes sitting meditation and walking meditation.
- She prefers walking meditation because sitting still is difficult for her.
- During walking meditation, focus on the feeling of each step.