mega
gb/mˈɛɡə/ us/mˈɛɡə/
B2
Engleză
~ 6600
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
informal
B2
property
1
very big or extremely strong
Used before another word to mean very, very big or very strong in some way.
Tipar de utilizare:
mega [adjective] / mega [noun]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use 'mega' in formal writing (essays, emails to a boss), where it sounds too casual. In formal contexts, use 'very', 'extremely', or a stronger adjective instead. They may also think 'mega' can stand alone like 'very' in all positions, but it is mainly used directly before another word in informal speech.
Sinonime
very (More neutral and much more common in both spoken and written English.)
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extremely (Stronger and more formal; can be used in serious or written contexts.)
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huge (Usually describes physical size or amount, while 'mega' can modify many types of words.)
Antonime
slightly (Shows a small degree, the opposite of the very high degree expressed by 'mega'.)
Colocații
mega project
|mega problem
|mega storm
|mega rich
|mega famous
Teme
daily life
|conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- They’re planning a mega expansion of the airport next year.
- I was mega tired after working a double shift.
- There was mega traffic on the highway because of the accident.
- This project is going to cost a mega amount of money.
- She became mega famous after the video went viral.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We had a mega problem with our car on the trip.
- I am mega excited about my new job.
- The company is building a mega factory near the city.
- There was mega noise from the party next door.
- He made a mega mistake in the report.
adjective
slang
B2
property
2
excellent; really great
Used to say that something is very, very good or very fun.
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] is mega
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may overuse this slang in situations where it sounds childish or unprofessional, such as in exams or work emails. In those cases, use words like 'excellent', 'great', or 'very good' instead. They may also confuse this with the 'extremely large' meaning and use it where only size, not quality, is intended.
Sinonime
awesome (Very close in meaning and register; common North American slang of similar strength.)
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fantastic (Slightly less slangy and more widely acceptable in semi-formal speech.)
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epic (Slangy like 'mega', often used for impressive or memorable events.)
Antonime
terrible (Expresses that something is very bad, the opposite of 'mega' in this positive slang sense.)
Colocații
that was mega
|mega fun
|mega party
|mega show
|mega weekend
Teme
emotions
|entertainment
|conversation
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The concert last night was mega – I loved every minute.
- That burger place is mega; we should go again.
- Our holiday was mega, even better than we expected.
- The new game is mega and everyone is talking about it.
- The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely mega.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The movie was mega and we all clapped at the end.
- That pizza was mega; I want to eat there again.
- The party was mega, with music and dancing all night.
- Our trip to the beach was mega for the kids.
- Your idea is mega; let’s try it.
adjective
technical
C1
relation
3
SI prefix meaning one million
Used before a unit word to mean one million of that unit.
Tipar de utilizare:
mega [unit of measurement]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'megabyte' (MB) with 'megabit' (Mb), not realizing that a bit and a byte are different units. They may also think 'mega' always means exactly one million in computer storage, but in practice it is often based on powers of two (1,048,576 bytes) in older systems.
Sinonime
millionfold (Describes the same size relationship, but is a general English word, not a standard SI prefix.)
Antonime
micro (An SI prefix meaning one millionth, the opposite scale to 'mega'.)
Colocații
megabyte
|megawatt
|megapixel
|megahertz
|megaton
Teme
science
|technology
|mathematics
|education
Exemple
- A megawatt is equal to one million watts.
- Digital camera resolution is often measured in megapixels.
- The file size is about 25 megabytes.
- The earthquake released energy equivalent to several megatons of TNT.
- Internet speeds are commonly advertised in megabits per second.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- My phone camera has 12 megapixels.
- The hard drive can store 500 gigabytes, which is many megabytes.
- A megawatt is one million watts of power.
- We need at least 10 megabits per second for good video streaming.
- The bomb was measured in megatons of force.
Substantiv
technical
C1
quantity
4
informal unit: a megabyte
A short way to say 'megabyte', a unit of computer data.
Tipar de utilizare:
[number] mega
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not realize that 'mega' here is shorthand for 'megabyte' and may confuse it with the general slang use meaning 'very big'. In many regions, speakers actually say 'megs' more often than 'mega'. In careful technical speech and writing, 'megabyte' is preferred.
Sinonime
megabyte (The full and standard technical term; 'mega' is a shortened, more casual version.)
Antonime
kilobyte (A much smaller unit of data, contrasting with a megabyte in size.)
Colocații
20 mega
|5 mega file
|a few mega
|download 100 mega
Teme
technology
|computing
|science
|education
Exemple
- This photo is only about two mega, so it will upload quickly.
- The app is tiny, just a few mega to download.
- They give you 500 mega of free storage on the basic plan.
- Our old email system only allowed messages up to 10 mega.
- The document is less than one mega, so you can send it by email.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The file is three mega, so it is not very big.
- You can download ten mega for free every day.
- My plan gives me 500 mega of data each month.
- This song is only one mega, so it is easy to send.
- The photo is many mega, so it takes time to upload.
interjection
slang
B2
action
5
exclamation meaning “Great!”
Said alone to show you think something is great or very exciting.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners might try to use 'mega' as an interjection in formal situations, where it sounds childish or out of place. It is best kept for casual speech with friends.
Sinonime
awesome (Also used as a one-word exclamation of approval; slightly more common in global English.)
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cool (A softer exclamation of approval, often less intense than 'mega'.)
Antonime
lame (Slang exclamation to show that something is boring or disappointing, the opposite reaction to 'mega'.)
Teme
emotions
|conversation
|communication
|daily_life
Exemple
- “We got front-row tickets.” – “Mega!”
- “I passed all my exams.” – “Mega, I knew you would!”
- “The festival is adding an extra day.” – “Mega, that’s brilliant news!”
- “They’re giving us an extra holiday.” – “Mega! When is it?”
- “I just got the job.” – “Mega, congratulations!”
Exemple pentru cursanți
- “We can go to the concert.” – “Mega!”
- “I got a new phone.” – “Mega, let me see it.”
- “No homework today.” – “Mega!”
- “We are going on a trip.” – “Mega, I am so happy.”
- “I won the game.” – “Mega!”
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
mega
IPA
GB/mˈɛɡə/
US/mˈɛɡə/
Silabe și accent
mega (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (mega)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Plural: mega
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
mega bucks
1/mˈɛɡə bˈʌks/
idiom
slang
a lot of money
A very large amount of money.
Exemple
- He makes mega bucks working in finance.
- You can earn mega bucks if your app becomes popular.
- They spent mega bucks on that advertising campaign.
mega church
1/mˈɛɡə t͡ʃˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
very large Christian church
A very big Christian church that has services for thousands of people.
Exemple
- He is the pastor of a mega church in Texas.
- Mega churches often have their own TV and online services.
- Some people feel more comfortable in small churches than in mega churches.
mega city
1/mˈɛɡə sˈɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
very large city (10M+ people)
A very large city, usually with more than ten million people living in it.
Exemple
- Tokyo is often described as a mega city.
- Many mega cities face serious problems with traffic and pollution.
- Urban planners study how mega cities grow and change.
mega deal
1/mˈɛɡə dˈil/
fixed phrase
informal
very big or important deal
A very big or very important agreement in business, or a very big discount offer.
Exemple
- The two companies signed a mega deal worth billions of dollars.
- We got a mega deal on our holiday package.
- The club is close to agreeing a mega deal for a new player.
mega hit
1/mˈɛɡə hˈɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely successful song or film
A song, film, or product that is very, very successful and popular.
Exemple
- Their latest single was a mega hit around the world.
- The movie became a mega hit and broke box office records.
- The company is hoping this new game will be their next mega hit.
mega mall
1/mˈɛɡə mˈɔl/
fixed phrase
very large shopping center
A huge shopping center with many stores, often on several floors.
Exemple
- They opened a new mega mall just outside the city.
- The mega mall has a cinema, a food court, and hundreds of shops.
- Tourists spend hours in the mega mall buying gifts.
mega project
1/mˈɛɡə pɹˈɑd͡ʒɛkt/
fixed phrase
very large complex project
A very large project that costs a lot of money and takes many years, like building a big bridge or airport.
Exemple
- The government announced a new mega project to build high-speed rail.
- Managing risks in mega projects is very difficult.
- The city has several mega projects under construction at the same time.
mega rich
1/mˈɛɡə ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
informal
extremely rich
Having a huge amount of money; very, very rich.
Exemple
- Only the mega rich can afford to live in that area.
- The new tax mainly affects the mega rich.
- He became mega rich after selling his company.
mega sale
1/mˈɛɡə sˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
informal
very big discount sale
A sale in a store with many items and very big discounts.
Exemple
- The store is having a mega sale this weekend.
- I bought these shoes at the end-of-season mega sale.
- Online shops often run mega sales on Black Friday.