popular
gb/pˈɑpjəlɚ/ us/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
A2
Английский
~ 1000
Значения
0 значений
adjective
A2
property
1
Liked by many people
Liked or enjoyed by many people.
Модель употребления:
[something] is popular with [someone/group]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'popular' with 'famous'. 'Popular' focuses on being liked by many, while 'famous' means being well-known, even if not liked.
Синонимы
well-liked (More personal and emotional approval than 'popular', often on a smaller scale.)
Антонимы
unpopular (Describes something that most people do not like or support.)
Коллокации
popular choice
|popular culture
|popular demand
|popular music
|popular opinion
Темы
society
|culture
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Примеры
- This restaurant is very popular with tourists.
- Soccer is the most popular sport in the country.
- The new phone model became popular almost overnight.
- She’s one of the most popular teachers at the school.
Примеры для изучающих
- Pizza is popular with children.
- The movie is popular in my city.
- He is a popular singer.
- Summer is a popular time for travel.
adjective
B1
property
2
For general public use or appeal
Made for or easy for most people to understand or enjoy.
Модель употребления:
[something] is popular among [group]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'popular' here with 'trendy', but 'trendy' focuses on short-term fashion, while this sense is about broad accessibility.
Синонимы
mainstream (Often refers to ideas or products widely accepted by the majority.)
Антонимы
specialized (Intended for a narrow group with specific knowledge or skills.)
Коллокации
popular press
|popular version
|popular science
Темы
society
|media
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Примеры
- The magazine publishes articles on popular science.
- He writes books that make complex ideas more popular and easy to read.
- The show has a popular appeal that crosses age groups.
Примеры для изучающих
- The newspaper writes about popular science.
- This book is a popular history of art.
- The TV show has popular stories for all ages.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
popular
IPA
GB/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
US/pˈɑpjəlɚ/
Слоги и ударение
pop - u - lar (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (pop)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: popular
Родственные слова
Core family
popularity
noun B1
popularize
verb C1
Related words
popularly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpopular
adjective B1
unpopularity
noun
Advanced or less common
popularization
noun C1
Выражения
popular demand
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
Public request for continuation
When many people ask for something to happen again or stay available.
Примеры
- Due to popular demand, the play will run for another week.
- The product was brought back by popular demand.
popular opinion
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
Belief held by most people
What most people think about something.
Примеры
- Contrary to popular opinion, the game is not easy to learn.
- Popular opinion supports the new law.
popular culture
1/pˈɑpjəlɚ kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Mainstream entertainment and ideas
Music, movies, TV, and other things that most people like and know about.
Примеры
- The movie had a big impact on popular culture.
- Superhero movies are a big part of popular culture today.
- Popular culture changes quickly with new technology.
- Social media has changed popular culture.