figure
gb/fˈɪɡjɚ/ us/fˈɪɡjɚ/
B1
Английский
~ 2600
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
entity
1
A number or amount in digits
A number written on paper or shown in print.
Модель употребления:
[number] figure(s)
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' with 'digit'. A digit is a single numeral (0-9), while a figure can be any number, even with many digits.
Синонимы
number (General term for a numerical value; 'figure' often used in formal or official contexts.)
Антонимы
word (Represents letters and language rather than numerical values.)
Коллокации
sales figures
|inflation figures
|official figures
|employment figures
Темы
mathematics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Примеры
- The latest unemployment figures show a small improvement.
- She checked the figures before sending the report.
- Government figures indicate a rise in crime rates.
Примеры для изучающих
- The figure on the paper is 25.
- He wrote the figure 10 on the board.
- The figure is bigger than last year.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
The shape of a person's body
The shape of a person's body.
Модель употребления:
slim figure / athletic figure
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' meaning body shape with 'person' in general; here it refers to outline, not identity.
Синонимы
physique (More formal and often used for overall body structure.)
Антонимы
formlessness (Lacking any clear shape or outline.)
Коллокации
slim figure
|hourglass figure
|athletic figure
Темы
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
Примеры
- She has an athletic figure from years of swimming.
- The dress flatters her figure.
- He admired her graceful figure from across the room.
Примеры для изучающих
- She has a slim figure.
- He has a strong figure.
- The dress makes her figure look nice.
Глагол
B2
action
3
To think or conclude something
To think something is true after looking at the facts.
Модель употребления:
figure (that) [clause]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'calculate'; here it means to think or believe, not do math.
Синонимы
suppose ('Suppose' can imply uncertainty; 'figure' often suggests reasoning based on some evidence.)
Антонимы
doubt (To feel uncertain or not believe something.)
Коллокации
figure out
|I figured that
|I figure (informal)
Темы
thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- I figured you’d be tired after such a long trip.
- She figured it was too late to call.
- They figured the meeting would last about an hour.
Примеры для изучающих
- I figure he is at home now.
- She figures it will rain today.
- They figure we will win the game.
Глагол
B1
action
4
To solve or understand something by thinking
To find the answer to something by thinking.
Модель употребления:
figure out [something] / figure [something] out
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes forget 'out' in 'figure out' and use just 'figure', which changes the meaning.
Синонимы
solve ('Solve' is more formal and usually refers to problems; 'figure out' is more informal and general.)
Антонимы
confuse (To make or become unable to understand.)
Коллокации
figure out a problem
|figure out how to do
Темы
problem solving
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- I can’t figure out how to open this jar.
- She finally figured out the answer to the puzzle.
- We need to figure out what went wrong.
Примеры для изучающих
- I can't figure out this question.
- He figured out how to fix the car.
- We figured out the right way.
Существительное
B1
entity
5
A person shown in art or imagination
A person shown in art or in your mind.
Синонимы
character ('Character' is more common for fictional people; 'figure' can be real or symbolic.)
Антонимы
object (Refers to non-human items rather than people.)
Коллокации
historical figure
|religious figure
|prominent figure
Темы
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
Примеры
- The painting shows a dark figure standing by the window.
- He became a prominent figure in politics.
- Figures from mythology often appear in ancient art.
Примеры для изучающих
- The picture has two figures in it.
- He is an important figure in history.
- I saw a strange figure outside.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
figure
IPA
GB/fˈɪɡjɚ/
US/fˈɪɡjɚ/
Слоги и ударение
fig - ure (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (fig)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: figure
- Plural: figures
Verb
- Base: figure
- 3rd Person Singular: figures
- Present Participle: figuring
- Past: figured
Родственные слова
Forms
figures
noun
figuring
verb
figured
verb
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disfigure
verb
disfigurement
noun
Advanced or less common
configure
verb B2
configuration
noun B2
Выражения
figure of speech
1/fˈɪɡjɚ əv spˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Non-literal expression for effect
A way of saying something where the words do not have their usual meaning, used to make it more interesting or strong.
Примеры
- ‘I'm so hungry I could eat a horse’ is just a figure of speech.
- She used a figure of speech to make her point clear.
figure out
1/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Find an answer by thinking carefully
To understand something or find the answer by thinking about it.
Примеры
- I can't figure out how to use this app.
- She figured out the puzzle after an hour.
figure out
8/fˈɪɡjɚ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
understand or solve
To think until you understand the answer or solution.
Примеры
- Can you figure out why the printer isn't connecting?
- We need to figure out how to pay for the repairs.
- He finally figured out the answer.
go figure
1/ɡˈoʊ fˈɪɡjɚ/
idiom
informal
Express surprise at something odd or unexpected
Used to say you are surprised about something strange or hard to understand.
Примеры
- He doesn't like pizza but loves anchovies—go figure.
- She studied all night and still failed—go figure.
public figure
1/pˈʌblɪk fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
A well-known person in public life
A person who many people know about, often because of their job.
Примеры
- The actor is a public figure who supports many charities.
- As a public figure, she must be careful what she says.