figure
gb/fˈɪɡjɚ/ us/fˈɪɡjɚ/
B1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2600
szám, számadat, alak, testalkat, gondol, következtet, rájön, kitalál, emberalak
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[number] figure(s)
The latest unemployment figures show a small improvement.
A legfrissebb munkanélküliségi adatok kis javulást mutatnak.
She checked the figures before sending the report.
Ellenőrizte a számadatokat, mielőtt elküldte a jelentést.
Government figures indicate a rise in crime rates.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The figure on the paper is 25.
A papíron szereplő szám 25.
He wrote the figure 10 on the board.
Felírta a 10-es számot a táblára.
The figure is bigger than last year.
பொதுவான தவறு:
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.
பொருள்
A number or amount in digits
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
sales figures
|inflation figures
|official figures
|employment figures
இணைச்சொற்கள்
number (General term for a numerical value; 'figure' often used in formal or official contexts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
word (Represents letters and language rather than numerical values.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
mathematics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
வரையறை
A number written on paper or shown in print.
A symbol or group of symbols representing a number, especially as written or printed.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
slim figure / athletic figure
She has an athletic figure from years of swimming.
Az évekig tartó úszásnak köszönhetően sportos alakja van.
The dress flatters her figure.
A ruha előnyösen kiemeli az alakját.
He admired her graceful figure from across the room.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
She has a slim figure.
Karcsú alakja van.
He has a strong figure.
Erős testalkata van.
The dress makes her figure look nice.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' meaning body shape with 'person' in general; here it refers to outline, not identity.
பொருள்
The shape of a person's body
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
slim figure
|hourglass figure
|athletic figure
இணைச்சொற்கள்
physique (More formal and often used for overall body structure.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
formlessness (Lacking any clear shape or outline.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
வரையறை
The shape of a person's body.
The shape or outline of a human body, especially when considered attractive.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
3
gondol
A1
következtet
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
figure (that) [clause]
I figured you’d be tired after such a long trip.
Gondoltam, fáradt leszel egy ilyen hosszú út után.
She figured it was too late to call.
Úgy gondolta, hogy már túl késő telefonálni.
They figured the meeting would last about an hour.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I figure he is at home now.
Úgy gondolom, most otthon van.
She figures it will rain today.
Úgy gondolja, hogy ma esni fog.
They figure we will win the game.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'calculate'; here it means to think or believe, not do math.
பொருள்
To think or conclude something
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
figure out
|I figured that
|I figure (informal)
இணைச்சொற்கள்
suppose ('Suppose' can imply uncertainty; 'figure' often suggests reasoning based on some evidence.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
doubt (To feel uncertain or not believe something.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To think something is true after looking at the facts.
To decide, guess, or form an opinion about something based on available information.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
4
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
figure out [something] / figure [something] out
I can’t figure out how to open this jar.
Nem tudok rájönni, hogyan kell kinyitni ezt az üveget.
She finally figured out the answer to the puzzle.
Végül rájött a rejtvény megoldására.
We need to figure out what went wrong.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I can't figure out this question.
Nem tudom kitalálni a választ erre a kérdésre.
He figured out how to fix the car.
Rájött, hogyan kell megjavítani az autót.
We figured out the right way.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes forget 'out' in 'figure out' and use just 'figure', which changes the meaning.
பொருள்
To solve or understand something by thinking
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
figure out a problem
|figure out how to do
இணைச்சொற்கள்
solve ('Solve' is more formal and usually refers to problems; 'figure out' is more informal and general.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
confuse (To make or become unable to understand.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
problem solving
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To find the answer to something by thinking.
To understand or work out something by thinking about it carefully.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
5
The painting shows a dark figure standing by the window.
A festményen egy sötét alak áll az ablaknál.
He became a prominent figure in politics.
A politika kiemelkedő alakjává vált.
Figures from mythology often appear in ancient art.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The picture has two figures in it.
A képen két alak van.
He is an important figure in history.
Fontos alakja a történelemnek.
I saw a strange figure outside.
பொருள்
A person shown in art or imagination
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
historical figure
|religious figure
|prominent figure
இணைச்சொற்கள்
character ('Character' is more common for fictional people; 'figure' can be real or symbolic.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
object (Refers to non-human items rather than people.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
வரையறை
A person shown in art or in your mind.
A human form represented in drawing, painting, sculpture, literature, or imagination.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
figure
IPA
GB/fˈɪɡjɚ/
US/fˈɪɡjɚ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
fig - ure (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (fig)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: figure
- Plural: figures
Verb
- Base: figure
- 3rd Person Singular: figures
- Present Participle: figuring
- Past: figured
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- ‘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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I can't figure it out.
- She figured out how to use the app.
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The actor is a public figure who supports many charities.
- As a public figure, she must be careful what she says.