merit
gb/mˈɛɹɪt/ us/mˈɛɹɪt/
B2
Engleză
~ 8500
előny, érdem, érdemel, az ügy érdeme, megalapozottság
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
előny
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
the merits of [something]
We spent an hour debating the merits of the new policy.
Egy órán át vitattuk az új intézkedés előnyeit.
Each proposal has its own merits and drawbacks.
Minden javaslatnak megvannak a maga előnyei és hátrányai.
The film has some merit, but the script is weak.
Her idea was rejected without anyone really considering its merits.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We talked about the merits of online study.
Az online tanulás előnyeiről beszélgettünk.
This plan has many merits for small companies.
Ennek a tervnek sok előnye van a kisvállalatok számára.
The book has little merit, so I will not recommend it.
He asked the team to judge the project on its merits.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *the merits about this plan* instead of *the merits of this plan*. Use 'of' after 'merits': *the merits of this plan*. They may also confuse 'merit' with 'benefit'; 'benefit' is usually a concrete good result, while 'merit' is the good quality itself.
Sens
a good or valuable quality
Colocații
the merits of
|have merit
|argue the merits
|weigh the merits
|consider the merits
Sinonime
advantage (Often suggests a practical benefit, while 'merit' can be more general or formal and include moral or intellectual value.)
Antonime
fault (Refers to a bad or weak point, the opposite of a positive quality or merit.)
Teme
evaluation
|communication
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
A good or useful quality that makes something or someone worth having or thinking about.
A positive quality or feature of someone or something that makes it good, useful, or worth considering.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
érdem
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is based on merit
In this company, promotions are supposed to be awarded on merit.
Ebben a cégnél az előléptetéseknek elvileg érdemek alapján kellene történniük.
University places are given mainly on academic merit.
Az egyetemi férőhelyeket főként tanulmányi eredmények alapján osztják ki.
They want a fair, merit-based hiring system.
She rose to the top on her own merits, not through family connections.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He got the job on merit, not through friends.
A saját érdemei alapján kapta meg az állást, nem barátok révén.
Students are chosen by academic merit.
A diákokat tanulmányi eredményeik alapján választják ki.
A good system gives rewards on merit.
She wants a world where people succeed on their own merits.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often say *by merit* instead of the usual phrase *on merit*: say *He won the prize on merit*, not *by merit*. It is also easy to confuse *merit* (the quality that deserves reward) with *reward* (the actual prize or money).
Sens
deservedness based on ability or effort
Colocații
on merit
|based on merit
|academic merit
|promotion on merit
|merit-based system
Sinonime
desert (A more formal and less common word for what someone rightly deserves; 'merit' is more frequent in modern English.)
Antonime
favoritism (Refers to giving rewards based on personal preference or connections, the opposite of using merit as the basis.)
Teme
work
|education
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
The quality of a person that makes them deserve success or a good job, because of their skills or hard work.
The quality of deserving reward, success, or a particular position because of your skills, achievements, or hard work.
VERB
B2
FORMAL
3
érdemel
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] merits [something]
The issue is serious enough to merit further discussion.
Az ügy elég komoly ahhoz, hogy további megbeszélést érdemeljen.
His behavior hardly merits a second chance.
A viselkedése alapján aligha érdemel második esélyt.
The proposal merits careful consideration before we vote.
Such a minor error does not merit disciplinary action.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This problem is big and merits attention.
Ez a probléma jelentős, és figyelmet érdemel.
The film is good and merits a second look.
A film jó, és érdemes még egyszer megnézni.
His rude words do not merit a reply.
The project merits more time and money.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *merit to do something*, for example *this merits to be checked*. In most cases, use a noun or -ing form after 'merit': say *this merits checking* or *this merits a check*, not *merits to be checked*.
Sens
to deserve something
Colocații
merit attention
|merit consideration
|merit a response
|merit further study
|clearly merits
Sinonime
deserve (More common in everyday speech; 'merit' sounds more formal and is often used in careful writing.)
Antonime
not deserve (Expresses the lack of any right to a reaction, reward, or punishment, the direct opposite of 'merit'.)
Teme
evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
To deserve something, such as attention, praise, or punishment.
To be good or important enough to deserve a particular action, attention, or result.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Tipar de utilizare:
the merits of [a case]
The judge dismissed the claim as being without merit.
A bíró elutasította a keresetet, mert megalapozatlannak találta.
The appeal was refused on procedural grounds, without considering the merits of the case.
A fellebbezést eljárási okokból utasították el, az ügy érdemének vizsgálata nélkül.
Both sides presented arguments on the merits at the final hearing.
The court has not yet ruled on the substantive merits of the complaint.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The judge said the case had no merit.
A bíró szerint az ügynek nem volt érdemi alapja.
The court did not look at the merits of the case.
A bíróság nem vizsgálta az ügy érdemét.
Lawyers argued about the legal merits of the claim.
The decision was not based on the merits but on a time limit rule.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may misunderstand legal uses like *without merit*, thinking it simply means 'without value'. In legal English, *without merit* means that a claim has no legal basis or support in the facts or law.
Sens
legal strengths of a case
Colocații
the merits of the case
|decide on the merits
|heard on its merits
|without merit
|lacks merit
Sinonime
substance (In legal contexts, 'substance' can refer to the real issues of a case; 'merits' focuses on whether those issues justify a claim or defense.)
Antonime
procedural grounds (Refers to decisions made because of process rules, not because of the case's merits.)
Teme
law
|justice
Definiție
In legal language, the real facts and rules of law that decide who should win a case, not small rules about process.
In law, the actual facts and legal reasons that show which side should win a case, as opposed to technical or procedural points.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
5
érdem
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
gain merit by [doing something]
Some believers perform acts of charity to gain spiritual merit.
Egyes hívők jótékony cselekedeteket tesznek, hogy spirituális érdemet szerezzenek.
In this tradition, pilgrimages are thought to bring great merit.
Ebben a hagyományban úgy tartják, hogy a zarándoklatok nagy spirituális érdemmel járnak.
They teach that merit from good deeds can benefit one's family.
The text says that true merit comes from a pure heart, not from public praise.
Exemple pentru cursanți
People give money to gain religious merit.
Az emberek pénzt adományoznak, hogy vallási érdemet szerezzenek.
In that religion, a long prayer can bring merit.
Abban a vallásban egy hosszú ima spirituális érdemmel járhat.
He thinks his good works will earn him merit in the next life.
The story says that real merit is inside the heart.
Greșeală frecventă:
This sense is often confused with the general idea of a 'good quality'. In religious texts, 'merit' more often means stored moral or spiritual benefit from actions, not just being a good person.
Sens
moral or spiritual credit
Colocații
gain merit
|spiritual merit
|store up merit
|act of merit
|religious merit
Sinonime
virtue (Often refers to a good moral quality itself, while 'merit' here is the credit or benefit gained from good actions.)
Antonime
sin (In religious contexts, a sin creates moral or spiritual debt, the opposite of gaining merit.)
Teme
religion
|ethics
Definiție
In some religions, the good result or 'credit' you collect from doing good things.
Moral or spiritual credit gained through good actions, which is believed to bring reward or favor, especially in religious contexts.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
merit
IPA
GB/mˈɛɹɪt/
US/mˈɛɹɪt/
Silabe și accent
mer - it (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (mer)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: merit
- Plural: merits
Verb
- Base: merit
- 3rd Person Singular: merits
- Present Participle: meriting
- Past: merited
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
merits
noun
meriting
verb
merited
verb
Negative and opposite forms
demerit
noun
meritless
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expresii
merit badge
1/mˈɛɹɪt bˈæd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
badge for a completed skill
A small badge that children or teenagers in groups like the Scouts get when they learn a skill or complete a task.
Exemple
- He earned a merit badge in camping last summer.
- She proudly sewed her new merit badges onto her Scout uniform.
on its merits
1/ˈɔn ˈɪts mˈɛɹɪts/
fixed phrase
judging only real qualities
To judge something only by its real facts or qualities, not by who is involved or by outside things.
Exemple
- Each application will be judged on its merits.
- Try to look at the idea on its merits, not at who suggested it.
on merit
1/ˈɔn mˈɛɹɪt/
fixed phrase
based on ability or achievement
Given or decided because of a person's skills or hard work, not because of money, family, or friends.
Exemple
- She believes that jobs should be given on merit.
- He wants to win the award on merit, not because he knows the judges.
without merit
1/wɪðˈaʊt mˈɛɹɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
having no valid basis or value
Having no good reason, value, or legal support; not deserving to be accepted.
Exemple
- The court found the lawsuit to be completely without merit.
- Most experts consider these claims without merit.