apply
gb/əplˈaɪ/ us/əplˈaɪ/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 600
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
1
Make a formal request
To ask for something like a job or loan by filling out a form or writing a letter.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to apply for [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' with 'apply for'. Use 'apply to' when naming the organization, and 'apply for' when naming the thing you want.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
request (More general term for asking for something; may be less formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
withdraw (To take back or cancel a request already made.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
apply for a job
|apply for a visa
|apply for a loan
|apply for permission
கருப்பொருள்கள்
business
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She decided to apply for the teaching position at the local school.
- You need to apply for a passport before your trip.
- Many students apply for scholarships to help pay for college.
- He applied for membership at the community center.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I will apply for a new job.
- She wants to apply for a visa.
- We can apply for help from the city.
- He will apply for the program.
வினைச்சொல்
A2
action
2
Put something onto a surface
To put something, like paint or cream, onto another thing.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to apply [substance] to [surface]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may forget to use 'to' when naming the surface or object receiving the substance.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
spread (Implies moving a substance over an area; less formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
remove (To take away what has been put on.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
apply paint
|apply cream
|apply pressure
|apply glue
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|science
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin before going outside.
- He applied pressure to stop the bleeding.
- The artist carefully applied paint to the canvas.
- Please apply glue evenly across the surface.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I will apply cream to my hands.
- She applies paint to the wall.
- He applies pressure to the cut.
- We must apply glue to the paper.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
3
Use knowledge or method
To use an idea, rule, or skill in real life.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to apply [rule/method/knowledge] to [situation/problem]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse this with physically putting something on; here it means using an idea or skill.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
use (A more general and less formal term for putting something into action.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
ignore (To not use or follow the method, rule, or knowledge.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
apply the law
|apply logic
|apply knowledge
|apply skills
கருப்பொருள்கள்
education
|work
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- We need to apply this theory to our experiment.
- The new law will be applied equally to all citizens.
- She applied her computer skills to solve the problem quickly.
- Teachers should help students apply what they learn in class.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I can apply this rule to my homework.
- She applies her skills at work.
- We apply new ideas in our project.
- He applies what he learns in school.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
state
4
Be relevant or suitable
To be true or right for someone or something.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] applies to [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apply to' (be relevant) with 'apply for' (request). The meaning changes completely.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
pertain (More formal and less common term with similar meaning.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
exclude (To deliberately not include someone or something under the rule.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
rule applies to everyone
|applies equally
|applies specifically
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- These safety rules apply to all employees.
- That advice doesn’t apply to children under five.
- The discount only applies to online orders.
- This law applies equally to men and women.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The rule applies to me.
- It does not apply to you.
- The discount applies to students.
- This law applies to drivers.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
apply
IPA
GB/əplˈaɪ/
US/əplˈaɪ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
ap - ply (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ply)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
- Base: apply
- 3rd Person Singular: applies
- Present Participle: applying
- Past: applied
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
applies
verb
applying
verb
applied
verb
Core family
Related words
reapply
verb
appliance
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
inapplicable
adjective
Advanced or less common
applicability
noun
applicator
noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்
apply for
1/əplˈaɪ fɚ/
phrasal verb
Formally request something
To ask officially for something like a job or visa.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She plans to apply for a new passport next week.
- You should apply for that scholarship before the deadline.
apply to
1/əplˈaɪ tə/
phrasal verb
Send application / be relevant
To send your request to an organization; also means something is true for someone or something.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I want to apply to three different universities.
- This rule applies to all drivers on the road.