apply
gb/əplˈaɪ/ us/əplˈaɪ/
A2
Английский
~ 600
Значения
0 значений
Глагол
A2
action
1
Make a formal request
To ask for something like a job or loan by filling out a form or writing a letter.
Модель употребления:
to apply for [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' with 'apply for'. Use 'apply to' when naming the organization, and 'apply for' when naming the thing you want.
Синонимы
request (More general term for asking for something; may be less formal.)
Антонимы
withdraw (To take back or cancel a request already made.)
Коллокации
apply for a job
|apply for a visa
|apply for a loan
|apply for permission
Темы
business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She decided to apply for the teaching position at the local school.
- You need to apply for a passport before your trip.
- Many students apply for scholarships to help pay for college.
- He applied for membership at the community center.
Примеры для изучающих
- I will apply for a new job.
- She wants to apply for a visa.
- We can apply for help from the city.
- He will apply for the program.
Глагол
A2
action
2
Put something onto a surface
To put something, like paint or cream, onto another thing.
Модель употребления:
to apply [substance] to [surface]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may forget to use 'to' when naming the surface or object receiving the substance.
Синонимы
spread (Implies moving a substance over an area; less formal.)
Антонимы
remove (To take away what has been put on.)
Коллокации
apply paint
|apply cream
|apply pressure
|apply glue
Темы
daily life
|science
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin before going outside.
- He applied pressure to stop the bleeding.
- The artist carefully applied paint to the canvas.
- Please apply glue evenly across the surface.
Примеры для изучающих
- I will apply cream to my hands.
- She applies paint to the wall.
- He applies pressure to the cut.
- We must apply glue to the paper.
Глагол
B1
action
3
Use knowledge or method
To use an idea, rule, or skill in real life.
Модель употребления:
to apply [rule/method/knowledge] to [situation/problem]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physically putting something on; here it means using an idea or skill.
Синонимы
use (A more general and less formal term for putting something into action.)
Антонимы
ignore (To not use or follow the method, rule, or knowledge.)
Коллокации
apply the law
|apply logic
|apply knowledge
|apply skills
Темы
education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- We need to apply this theory to our experiment.
- The new law will be applied equally to all citizens.
- She applied her computer skills to solve the problem quickly.
- Teachers should help students apply what they learn in class.
Примеры для изучающих
- I can apply this rule to my homework.
- She applies her skills at work.
- We apply new ideas in our project.
- He applies what he learns in school.
Глагол
B1
state
4
Be relevant or suitable
To be true or right for someone or something.
Модель употребления:
[something] applies to [someone/something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' (be relevant) with 'apply for' (request). The meaning changes completely.
Синонимы
pertain (More formal and less common term with similar meaning.)
Антонимы
exclude (To deliberately not include someone or something under the rule.)
Коллокации
rule applies to everyone
|applies equally
|applies specifically
Темы
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- These safety rules apply to all employees.
- That advice doesn’t apply to children under five.
- The discount only applies to online orders.
- This law applies equally to men and women.
Примеры для изучающих
- The rule applies to me.
- It does not apply to you.
- The discount applies to students.
- This law applies to drivers.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
apply
IPA
GB/əplˈaɪ/
US/əplˈaɪ/
Слоги и ударение
ap - ply (2 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ply)
Формы слова
Verb
- Base: apply
- 3rd Person Singular: applies
- Present Participle: applying
- Past: applied
Родственные слова
Forms
applies
verb
applying
verb
applied
verb
Core family
Related words
reapply
verb
appliance
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
inapplicable
adjective
Advanced or less common
applicability
noun
applicator
noun
Выражения
apply for
1/əplˈaɪ fɚ/
phrasal verb
Formally request something
To ask officially for something like a job or visa.
Примеры
- She plans to apply for a new passport next week.
- You should apply for that scholarship before the deadline.
apply to
1/əplˈaɪ tə/
phrasal verb
Send application / be relevant
To send your request to an organization; also means something is true for someone or something.
Примеры
- I want to apply to three different universities.
- This rule applies to all drivers on the road.