awe
gb/ˈɔ/ us/ˈɔ/
B1
Английский
~ 4500
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
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.
Модель употребления:
to feel awe at [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'awe' with only 'fear' or only 'surprise', but it usually combines respect and wonder, and sometimes fear.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
disdain (Shows strong dislike or lack of respect, the opposite emotional reaction to awe.)
Коллокации
in awe
|awe and wonder
|filled with awe
|awe-inspiring
|look in awe
Темы
emotions
|perception
|human_experience
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Глагол
B2
action
2
Cause someone to feel awe
To make someone feel great respect and surprise, sometimes with fear.
Модель употребления:
to awe [someone] with [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use 'awe' as a verb without an object, but it usually takes a person as an object.
Синонимы
impress (Suggests creating admiration, but may lack the element of fear or deep respect.)
Антонимы
bore (To cause lack of interest instead of inspiring awe.)
Коллокации
awe the audience
|awe-inspiring performance
|awe visitors
|awe crowds
Темы
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The big lion awed the tourists.
- Her voice awed the crowd.
- The tall building awed me.
- The story awed the children.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
awe
IPA
GB/ˈɔ/
US/ˈɔ/
Слоги и ударение
awe (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (awe)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: awe
- Plural: awe
Verb
- Base: awe
- 3rd Person Singular: awes
- Present Participle: aweing
- Past: awed
- Past Participle: awed
Родственные слова
Forms
Core family
awesome
adjective A2
awesomely
adverb
Related words
awesomeness
noun
awestruck
adjective
Ключевые моменты
- Irregular present participle: aweing Verb
Выражения
awe-inspiring
1/ˈɔ ɪnspˈaɪɹɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Causing feelings of awe
Making people feel great respect and surprise, sometimes with fear.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- She was in awe of her grandmother's wisdom.
- We were all in awe of the view from the top of the mountain.