figure
gb/fˈɪɡjɚ/ us/fˈɪɡjɚ/
B1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2600
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
1
A number or amount in digits
A number written on paper or shown in print.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[number] figure(s)
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.
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.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
sales figures
|inflation figures
|official figures
|employment figures
கருப்பொருள்கள்
mathematics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
உதாரணங்கள்
- The latest unemployment figures show a small improvement.
- She checked the figures before sending the report.
- Government figures indicate a rise in crime rates.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The figure on the paper is 25.
- He wrote the figure 10 on the board.
- The figure is bigger than last year.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
2
The shape of a person's body
The shape of a person's body.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
slim figure / athletic figure
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' meaning body shape with 'person' in general; here it refers to outline, not identity.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
physique (More formal and often used for overall body structure.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
formlessness (Lacking any clear shape or outline.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
slim figure
|hourglass figure
|athletic figure
கருப்பொருள்கள்
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
- She has an athletic figure from years of swimming.
- The dress flatters her figure.
- He admired her graceful figure from across the room.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She has a slim figure.
- He has a strong figure.
- The dress makes her figure look nice.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
action
3
To think or conclude something
To think something is true after looking at the facts.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
figure (that) [clause]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'calculate'; here it means to think or believe, not do math.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
suppose ('Suppose' can imply uncertainty; 'figure' often suggests reasoning based on some evidence.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
doubt (To feel uncertain or not believe something.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
figure out
|I figured that
|I figure (informal)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I figure he is at home now.
- She figures it will rain today.
- They figure we will win the game.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
4
To solve or understand something by thinking
To find the answer to something by thinking.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
figure out [something] / figure [something] out
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes forget 'out' in 'figure out' and use just 'figure', which changes the meaning.
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.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
figure out a problem
|figure out how to do
கருப்பொருள்கள்
problem solving
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I can't figure out this question.
- He figured out how to fix the car.
- We figured out the right way.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
5
A person shown in art or imagination
A person shown in art or in your mind.
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.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
historical figure
|religious figure
|prominent figure
கருப்பொருள்கள்
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The picture has two figures in it.
- He is an important figure in history.
- I saw a strange figure outside.
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.
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.