Definitionsordbok
Engelska

Book

bʊk
Extremt Vanlig
200 - 300
200 - 300
Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000. Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.

Book -

Physical object consisting of pages bound together

Exempel: I bought a new book at the bookstore.
Användning: formalSammanhang: academic and literary discussions
Notera: Refers to a printed or written work that can be held and read.

Reserve or make an arrangement for something in advance

Exempel: I need to book a hotel room for our trip.
Användning: formalSammanhang: travel, accommodations, appointments
Notera: Commonly used in the context of making reservations or appointments.

Record or schedule something for a particular time

Exempel: Let's book a meeting for next Monday.
Användning: informalSammanhang: informal meetings, social events
Notera: Used informally to suggest planning or organizing an event.

Synonymer för Book

novel

A novel is a fictional book that tells a story.
Exempel: I just finished reading a fascinating novel.
Notera: A novel specifically refers to a work of fiction, while a book can encompass various genres and forms of writing.

publication

A publication refers to any printed work made available to the public.
Exempel: Her latest publication explores the intersection of art and technology.
Notera: While a book is a type of publication, the term 'publication' is more general and can include magazines, journals, newspapers, etc.

volume

A volume is a single book in a series or set of books.
Exempel: The library has an extensive collection of historical volumes.
Notera: A volume specifically refers to a single book within a larger set or series, whereas 'book' can stand alone or be part of a series.

text

A text is any written work, usually academic or literary in nature.
Exempel: The professor assigned several texts for the course readings.
Notera: While a book is a type of text, the term 'text' is broader and can include articles, essays, and other written materials.

Books uttryck och vanliga fraser

Hit the books

To study or to start studying intensively.
Exempel: I need to hit the books if I want to pass my exams.
Notera: The phrase 'hit the books' emphasizes the action of studying rather than just reading a book.

Close the book on

To conclude or finish something definitively.
Exempel: The investigation has finally closed the book on the case.
Notera: It signifies ending or resolving a matter, rather than just closing a physical book.

By the book

To do something strictly according to the rules or guidelines.
Exempel: He always follows the rules strictly, he is very by the book.
Notera: It implies following rules or procedures, not just reading from a book.

Throw the book at

To impose the maximum punishment or penalty on someone.
Exempel: The judge decided to throw the book at the criminal for his actions.
Notera: It means punishing severely, not literally throwing a physical book.

In someone's good books

To be in someone's favor or to have someone's approval.
Exempel: After helping her out, I think I'm in my boss's good books now.
Notera: It suggests being in favor with someone, not physically inside a book.

Read between the lines

To understand the hidden meaning or implication in a situation.
Exempel: She didn't say it directly, but I think she meant for us to read between the lines.
Notera: It refers to interpreting hidden meanings, not literal reading from a book.

A closed book

Something that is completely unknown or incomprehensible to someone.
Exempel: Physics is a closed book to me; I just can't understand it.
Notera: It signifies lack of understanding, not just a physical book being closed.

Don't judge a book by its cover

To not form an opinion about someone or something based solely on appearances.
Exempel: She may seem quiet, but don't judge a book by its cover; she's actually very funny.
Notera: It advises against hasty judgments based on appearance, not about the physical book itself.

In one's book

To be regarded favorably by someone.
Exempel: He's a loyal friend; he's definitely in my book.
Notera: It refers to being in someone's favor or opinion, not about a physical book.

Books vardagliga (slang) uttryck

Bookworm

A person who enjoys reading books and spends a lot of time doing so.
Exempel: She's such a bookworm, always reading in her spare time.
Notera: The original word 'book' refers to a physical object, while 'bookworm' refers to a person who loves reading books.

Booked Solid

Completely busy or fully scheduled.
Exempel: Sorry, I can't meet you for coffee tonight, I'm booked solid with work.
Notera: The slang term 'booked solid' emphasizes being fully busy or having no available time slots, whereas 'booked' alone could refer to any level of scheduling.

Cook the Books

To manipulate financial records, typically to show false or inflated profits.
Exempel: The company was caught cooking the books to show higher profits.
Notera: The slang 'cook the books' has a negative connotation related to financial fraud, while the original term 'books' refers to records or accounts.

Take a leaf out of someone's book

To imitate someone's behavior or actions in a positive way.
Exempel: You should take a leaf out of her book and start volunteering more.
Notera: The original term 'book' refers to a written work, while this slang term refers to a source of inspiration or example to follow.

Book it

To move quickly or hurry.
Exempel: We need to book it if we want to catch the last train.
Notera: The slang term 'book it' implies moving rapidly or making haste, unlike the original term 'book' referring to a written or printed work.

In my book

According to one's personal opinion or judgment.
Exempel: That's a great idea, definitely a winner in my book!
Notera: This slang term 'in my book' is used to express personal approval or endorsement, while the original term 'book' refers to a written work for reading.

Book - Exempel

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Books grammatik

Book - Substantiv (Noun) / Substantiv, singular eller massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: book
Böjningar
Substantiv, plural (Noun, plural): books
Substantiv, singular eller massa (Noun, singular or mass): book
Verb, dåtid (Verb, past tense): booked
Verb, gerundium eller presens particip (Verb, gerund or present participle): booking
Verb, 3:e person singular presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): books
Verb, grundform (Verb, base form): book
Verb, presens inte 3:e person singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): book
Stavelser, Avgränsning och Betoning
book innehåller 1 stavelser: book
Fonetik transkription: ˈbu̇k
book , ˈbu̇k (Den röda stavelsen är betonad)

Book - Betydelse och användningsfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000.
book: 200 - 300 (Extremt Vanlig).
Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
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