popularity
gb/pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/ us/pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
B1
Inglês
~ 4400
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
state
1
being liked by many people
When many people like or enjoy someone or something.
Padrão de uso:
[someone/something] has/gains/loses popularity
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'popularity' with 'population'. 'Popularity' is about being liked; 'population' is the number of people.
Sinónimos
fame (Implies being well-known, often more for recognition than personal liking.)
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appeal (Focuses on the attractive quality that causes people to like something.)
Antónimos
unpopularity (The state of being disliked by many people.)
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obscurity (Being unknown or unnoticed rather than widely liked.)
Colocações
gain popularity
|lose popularity
|rise in popularity
|enjoy popularity
|decline in popularity
Temas
society
|emotions
|media
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The new singer quickly gained popularity after her first album.
- Online shopping has grown in popularity over the past decade.
- His popularity among voters has declined in recent months.
- The game’s popularity skyrocketed after it was featured on social media.
- That TV show’s popularity is due to its relatable characters.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The movie became very popular.
- Her popularity grew after the concert.
- The sport is gaining popularity in my country.
- He lost his popularity when the scandal came out.
- This app is very high in popularity now.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
popularity
IPA
GB/pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
US/pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
Sílabas e acento
pop - ular - ity (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ity)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: popularity
- Plural: popularities, popularity
Família de palavras
Forms
popularities
noun
Core family
popular
adjective A2
popularize
verb C1
Related words
popularly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpopular
adjective B1
unpopularity
noun
Advanced or less common
popularization
noun C1
Expressões
decline in popularity
1/dɪklˈaɪn ˈɪn pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
decrease in being liked
When fewer and fewer people like or enjoy something.
Exemplos
- There has been a decline in popularity of printed newspapers.
- The actor faced a decline in popularity after negative reviews.
enjoy popularity
1/ɪnd͡ʒˈɔɪ pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
currently be well-liked by many people
To be liked or admired by many people at the present time.
Exemplos
- The brand enjoys great popularity worldwide.
- She enjoys popularity among her classmates.
gain popularity
1/ɡˈeɪn pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
become more liked over time
To start being liked or enjoyed by more people.
Exemplos
- The new app gained popularity among teenagers.
- The festival gained popularity after it was featured on TV.
lose popularity
1/lˈuz pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
become less liked over time
To have fewer people like or enjoy something than before.
Exemplos
- That style of music has lost popularity in recent years.
- The politician lost popularity after the scandal.
rise in popularity
1/ɹˈaɪz ˈɪn pˌɑpjəlˈɛɹəti/
fixed phrase
increase in being liked
When more and more people start to like or enjoy something.
Exemplos
- There has been a rise in popularity of plant-based diets.
- Podcasts have seen a huge rise in popularity recently.