maker
gb/mˈeɪkɚ/ us/mˈeɪkɚ/
A2
Engleză
~ 4300
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
A2
entity
1
Person or company that creates
A person or business that makes or builds things.
Tipar de utilizare:
[a/an/the] maker of [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'maker' with 'machine' (e.g., 'coffee machine') instead of using 'coffee maker' for the device or person.
Sinonime
producer (Often used for someone who oversees creation, especially in media or manufacturing.)
|
manufacturer (More specifically refers to someone or a company making goods in large quantities.)
Antonime
consumer (Refers to the person or group that uses or buys what is made, opposite of the one who makes it.)
Colocații
car maker
|decision maker
|film maker
|policy maker
|toy maker
Teme
business
|manufacturing
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- Tesla is a leading electric car maker.
- The decision makers in the company met yesterday.
- She is a talented jewelry maker.
- Local furniture makers are struggling with rising costs.
- The film maker won an award for best documentary.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He is a bread maker.
- This is a toy maker.
- My father is a car maker.
- The city has many shoe makers.
Substantiv
A2
entity
2
Machine that produces something
A machine that makes something.
Tipar de utilizare:
[a/an/the] [product] maker
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse the product and the device, saying 'coffee machine' when 'coffee maker' is more natural in some contexts.
Sinonime
machine (General term for a mechanical device; less specific to making.)
|
appliance (Usually refers to household machines for specific tasks.)
Antonime
handmade (Refers to items made without machines.)
Colocații
coffee maker
|ice cream maker
|bread maker
Teme
technology
|home
|daily life
|work
Exemple
- I bought a new coffee maker for the kitchen.
- This ice cream maker can make two flavors at once.
- The bread maker has several baking settings.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We have a coffee maker at home.
- The bread maker is on the table.
- She uses an ice cream maker.
Substantiv
B2
entity
3
God as creator of the world
In religion, God who made the world and life.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize this is capitalized and used mainly in religious or poetic contexts.
Sinonime
Creator (Capitalized when referring to God as the originator of all things.)
Colocații
our Maker
|return to your Maker
Teme
religion
Exemple
- He prayed to his Maker for guidance.
- She believes we must answer to our Maker one day.
- The hymn praises the Maker of heaven and earth.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- They prayed to their Maker.
- The song talks about the Maker.
- We thank our Maker for life.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
maker
IPA
GB/mˈeɪkɚ/
US/mˈeɪkɚ/
Silabe și accent
maker (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (maker)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: maker
- Plural: makers
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
makers
noun
Core family
make
verb A1
Related words
remake
verb
filmmaker
noun B1
Advanced or less common
policymaker
noun B2
Expresii
decision maker
1/dɪsˈɪʒən mˈeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase
Person with authority to decide
A person who has the power to make important choices.
Exemple
- In this company, the CEO is the main decision maker.
- Parents are often the decision makers in their children's education.
matchmaker
1/mˈæt͡ʃmˌeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase
Person arranging romantic relationships
Someone who introduces people so they can start a romantic relationship.
Exemple
- Her aunt loves playing matchmaker for her friends.
- The matchmaker introduced them at a dinner party.
money maker
1/mˈʌni mˈeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase
informal
Source of profit or income
Something that earns a lot of money.
Exemple
- The new product turned out to be a big money maker for the company.
- Her blog became a steady money maker after a year.
peacemaker
1/pˈismˌeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase
Person resolving conflicts
Someone who helps people stop fighting and be friendly again.
Exemple
- He acted as a peacemaker between the two teams.
- The teacher was a peacemaker during the heated discussion.