formidable
gb/fˈɔɹmədəbəl/ us/fˈɔɹmədəbəl/
B2
Engleză
~ 4000
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B2
property
1
Inspiring fear or respect
Making people feel afraid or full of respect because of great power, size, or skill.
Tipar de utilizare:
a formidable [opponent/challenge/task]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'formidable' with 'formative', which means 'shaping development'. They are unrelated in meaning.
Sinonime
intimidating (Focuses more on causing nervousness or fear through presence or manner.)
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impressive (Highlights admiration more than fear.)
Antonime
weak (Lacking strength, power, or influence.)
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unimpressive (Failing to cause admiration or respect.)
Colocații
formidable opponent
|formidable challenge
|formidable reputation
|formidable task
|formidable force
Teme
emotions
|competition
|descriptions
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship match.
- Climbing the mountain was a formidable challenge even for experienced hikers.
- She has a formidable reputation as one of the best lawyers in the country.
- The army met a formidable force at the border.
- His formidable skills in negotiation saved the company millions.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The test was a formidable challenge for the students.
- He is a formidable player on the soccer team.
- The tall building looked formidable against the sky.
- She is a formidable leader with many skills.
adjective
B2
property
2
Impressively great in degree or extent
Very big, strong, or great in a way that makes you admire it.
Tipar de utilizare:
a formidable [amount/array/record]
Sinonime
remarkable (Emphasizes being worthy of notice; may lack sense of power.)
|
mighty (Conveys great strength or power, often more literary.)
Antonime
ordinary (Not special in size or degree.)
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modest (Small in amount or extent.)
Colocații
formidable amount
|formidable array
|formidable record
|formidable list
Teme
descriptions
|achievement
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The company has built a formidable record of success over the past decade.
- She produced a formidable amount of research for her thesis.
- The museum houses a formidable array of ancient artifacts.
- He has a formidable knowledge of world history.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He has a formidable amount of work to do.
- The team has a formidable record this year.
- She wrote a formidable list of names.
- The library has a formidable number of books.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
formidable
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹmədəbəl/
US/fˈɔɹmədəbəl/
Silabe și accent
for - mid - able (3 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: formidable
Familie de cuvinte
Core family
formidably
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
formidability
noun
Expresii
a formidable challenge
1/ə fˈɔɹmədəbəl t͡ʃˈælɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
A very difficult situation to deal with
Something that is very hard to do or solve and needs great skill, effort, or courage.
Exemple
- Launching a new product in this market will be a formidable challenge.
- Climbing Mount Everest is considered a formidable challenge even for experts.
a formidable opponent
1/ə fˈɔɹmədəbəl əpˈoʊnənt/
fixed phrase
A very strong competitor or enemy
A person or group that is very hard to beat because they are strong, skilled, or powerful.
Exemple
- The champion boxer proved to be a formidable opponent.
- In the debate, she faced a formidable opponent with years of experience.
a formidable task
1/ə fˈɔɹmədəbəl tˈæsk/
fixed phrase
A very difficult job or responsibility
A job or duty that is very hard to do because it needs a lot of skill, effort, or courage.
Exemple
- Finishing the project in two days will be a formidable task.
- Raising three children alone is a formidable task for anyone.