muscle
gb/mˈʌsəl/ us/mˈʌsəl/
A2
Inglês
~ 2300
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
A2
entity
1
Tissue that moves body parts
A part of the body made of strong fibers that can tighten and relax to help you move.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] has [a/an] muscle in [a body part]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'muscle' with 'mussel', which is a type of shellfish.
Sinônimos
sinew (More literary or old-fashioned, less common in modern everyday use.)
Antônimos
fat (Refers to body tissue that stores energy rather than producing movement.)
Colocações
build muscle
|muscle tissue
|muscle contraction
|muscle pain
|muscle strength
Temas
biology
|health
|anatomy
|body
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The biceps is a large muscle in the upper arm.
- He injured a leg muscle while running.
- Muscles work in pairs to move your bones.
- Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscles.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I hurt a muscle in my back.
- He has strong arm muscles.
- The heart is a special kind of muscle.
- She wants to build more muscle.
Substantivo
B1
property
2
Physical strength or power
The strength of your body, especially from your muscles.
Padrão de uso:
use [someone's] muscle to [do something]
Sinônimos
strength (More general; can refer to physical, mental, or other types of strength.)
Antônimos
weakness (Lack of physical power or strength.)
Colocações
flex muscle
|show muscle
|use muscle
|muscle power
Temas
sports
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The company used its financial muscle to win the deal.
- He doesn’t have the muscle to lift that box.
- They showed some muscle in the final minutes of the game.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He has the muscle to carry this bag.
- The team used their muscle to win.
- She has no muscle after being sick.
Substantivo
informal
B2
entity
3
Influence or control over others
Power to make people do what you want, often by using force or strong influence.
Padrão de uso:
use [someone's] muscle in [a situation]
Sinônimos
clout (Informal; emphasizes social or political influence.)
Antônimos
powerlessness (Lack of ability to influence others.)
Colocações
political muscle
|financial muscle
|flex muscle
Temas
business
|politics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- They used their political muscle to pass the law.
- The union flexed its muscle during negotiations.
- Big companies have more financial muscle.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The boss has a lot of muscle in the company.
- They used their muscle to get what they want.
- The group showed their muscle in the protest.
Gramática
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muscle
AFI
GB/mˈʌsəl/
US/mˈʌsəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
muscle (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (muscle)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: muscle
- Plural: muscle, muscles
Família de palavras
Forms
muscles
noun
Core family
muscular
adjective B1
Related words
muscly
adjective
Advanced or less common
musculature
noun
muscularity
noun
Expressões
muscle in on
2/mˈʌsəl ˈɪn ˈɔn/
phrasal verb
informal
Force into something uninvited
To get involved in something without being asked, often in a pushy way.
Exemplos
- He muscled in on their conversation.
- Big companies are muscling in on the small business market.
pull a muscle
1/pˈʊl ə mˈʌsəl/
fixed phrase
Injure a muscle by strain
To hurt a muscle by stretching it too much.
Exemplos
- I pulled a muscle in my back while lifting boxes.
- She pulled a leg muscle during the race.
with muscles like that
3/wˈɪθ mˈʌsəlz lˈaɪk ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
informal
Comment about large muscles
Used to say someone has very big or strong muscles.
Exemplos
- With muscles like that, he could be a bodybuilder.
- With muscles like that, she must work out every day.
flex your muscles
1/flˈɛks jˈʊɹ mˈʌsəlz/
idiom
informal
Show off power or strength
To show your strength or power to warn people or make them respect you.
Exemplos
- The army is flexing its muscles with a large military parade.
- The company flexed its muscles by lowering prices to beat competitors.
flex your muscles
2/flˈɛks jˈʊɹ mˈʌsəlz/
idiom
show or use your power
to use or show your power or strength in a clear way so that people can see what you can do
Exemplos
- The country is flexing its muscles with a series of military exercises.
- The new manager flexed her muscles by changing several key policies in her first week.
- Smaller creators are starting to flex their muscles on the platform.