sequence
gb/sˈikwəns/ us/sˈikwəns/
B1
Inglês
~ 1700
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
entity
1
things arranged in order
A group of things that come one after another in a certain order.
Padrão de uso:
a sequence of [things/events/actions]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sequence' with 'consequence'; 'sequence' is about order, while 'consequence' means a result.
Sinónimos
series (Often interchangeable, but 'series' can be less strict about order and may imply continuation over time.)
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order (Refers more generally to arrangement; not always about connected items.)
Antónimos
randomness (Indicates no specific order or arrangement.)
Colocações
in sequence
|a sequence of events
|numerical sequence
|DNA sequence
|follow the sequence
Temas
mathematics
|time
|storytelling
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The film opens with a dramatic sequence of explosions.
- Please follow the correct sequence when assembling the parts.
- The magician performed a sequence of amazing tricks.
- In this game, you must remember the sequence of colors.
- The DNA sequence determines the characteristics of an organism.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We learned a sequence of numbers in math.
- The story has a clear sequence of events.
- I put the photos in the right sequence.
- He forgot the sequence of steps to make tea.
- Follow the sequence to finish the puzzle.
Nome
technical
B2
entity
2
ordered list in mathematics
A list of numbers or things in order that follow a rule.
Sinónimos
progression (Used in mathematics for sequences that change by a constant difference or ratio.)
Colocações
arithmetic sequence
|geometric sequence
|infinite sequence
|finite sequence
Temas
mathematics
|science
|education
Exemplos
- The Fibonacci sequence begins with 0 and 1.
- An arithmetic sequence increases by the same amount each time.
- We studied infinite sequences in calculus class.
- This sequence repeats every five terms.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We learned about the Fibonacci sequence.
- This is an arithmetic sequence.
- The numbers make a special sequence.
- The teacher wrote the sequence on the board.
Nome
technical
B2
entity
3
part of film or program
A short part of a movie or show that tells part of the story.
Sinónimos
scene ('Scene' is more general; 'sequence' may include several scenes forming a unit.)
Colocações
opening sequence
|action sequence
|closing sequence
|title sequence
Temas
film
|media
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Exemplos
- The car chase sequence took three weeks to film.
- The opening sequence sets the mood for the movie.
- They cut one violent sequence from the final version.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The movie starts with an action sequence.
- The title sequence shows pictures and names.
- That funny sequence made me laugh.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
sequence
IPA
GB/sˈikwəns/
US/sˈikwəns/
Sílabas e acento
se - quence (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (se)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: sequence
- Plural: sequence, sequences
Família de palavras
Forms
sequences
noun
Core family
sequential
adjective B2
Related words
sequentially
adverb
sequel
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
nonsequential
adjective
Advanced or less common
sequencing
noun
sequencer
noun
Expressões
in sequence
1/ˈɪn sˈikwəns/
fixed phrase
in correct order
Happening or arranged in the right order.
Exemplos
- Please arrange the books in sequence from smallest to largest.
- The lights flashed in sequence to create an effect.
out of sequence
1/ˈaʊt əv sˈikwəns/
fixed phrase
not in correct order
Not happening or arranged in the right order.
Exemplos
- One scene was shown out of sequence by mistake.
- Your steps are out of sequence; please start again.