awe
gb/ˈɔ/ us/ˈɔ/
B1
Engleză
~ 4500
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
B1
state
1
Strong respect mixed with fear or wonder
A strong feeling of respect and surprise, sometimes with fear, caused by something very big, beautiful, or powerful.
Tipar de utilizare:
to feel awe at [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'awe' with only 'fear' or only 'surprise', but it usually combines respect and wonder, and sometimes fear.
Sinonime
reverence (Emphasizes deep respect, often without the element of fear or surprise.)
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amazement (Focuses on surprise and wonder, but lacks the respect/fear component.)
Antonime
disdain (Shows strong dislike or lack of respect, the opposite emotional reaction to awe.)
Colocații
in awe
|awe and wonder
|filled with awe
|awe-inspiring
|look in awe
Teme
emotions
|perception
|human_experience
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The sight of the Grand Canyon filled her with awe.
- He stood in awe of the scientist's achievements.
- The children watched in awe as the fireworks lit up the night sky.
- Tourists gazed in awe at the ancient ruins.
- She was in complete awe of his talent.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I looked at the mountain in awe.
- The boy watched the big ship in awe.
- We felt awe when we saw the tall building.
- They stood in awe of the famous singer.
- She was in awe of the beautiful garden.
Verb
B2
action
2
Cause someone to feel awe
To make someone feel great respect and surprise, sometimes with fear.
Tipar de utilizare:
to awe [someone] with [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use 'awe' as a verb without an object, but it usually takes a person as an object.
Sinonime
impress (Suggests creating admiration, but may lack the element of fear or deep respect.)
Antonime
bore (To cause lack of interest instead of inspiring awe.)
Colocații
awe the audience
|awe-inspiring performance
|awe visitors
|awe crowds
Teme
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The magician's tricks awed the children.
- Her courage awed everyone in the room.
- The mountain scenery awed the hikers.
- His knowledge awed his students.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The big lion awed the tourists.
- Her voice awed the crowd.
- The tall building awed me.
- The story awed the children.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
awe
IPA
GB/ˈɔ/
US/ˈɔ/
Silabe și accent
awe (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (awe)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: awe
- Plural: awe
Verb
- Base: awe
- 3rd Person Singular: awes
- Present Participle: aweing
- Past: awed
- Past Participle: awed
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
Core family
awesome
adjective A2
awesomely
adverb
Related words
awesomeness
noun
awestruck
adjective
Aspecte importante
- Irregular present participle: aweing Verb
Expresii
awe-inspiring
1/ˈɔ ɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Causing feelings of awe
Making people feel great respect and surprise, sometimes with fear.
Exemple
- The cathedral's design is truly awe-inspiring.
- Her performance was awe-inspiring and unforgettable.
in awe of
1/ˈɪn ˈɔ əv/
fixed phrase
Feeling deep respect and wonder for someone/something
Feeling great respect and surprise, sometimes with fear, for someone or something.
Exemple
- She was in awe of her grandmother's wisdom.
- We were all in awe of the view from the top of the mountain.