Ingles

book

gb/bˈʊk/ us/bˈʊk/
A1 Ingles
~ 300
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan A1 entity
1

A set of bound written pages

A set of pages with writing, joined together in a cover.

Padron ng paggamit: read [a book]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'book' with 'notebook'; a book contains complete works or information, while a notebook is blank or for writing notes.
Mga kasingkahulugan
volume (More formal or technical term for a single book, especially in a series.)
Mga kasalungat
ebook (A digital version rather than a physical book.)
Mga kolokasyon
read a book |borrow a book |write a book |open a book |close a book
Mga tema
education |literature |daily life |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She borrowed a book from the library.
  • The book was full of interesting stories.
  • He wrote a book about his travels.
  • I left my book on the table.
  • This book has over three hundred pages.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I read a book every night.
  • This is my favorite book.
  • The book is on the desk.
  • She gives me a book to read.
  • We buy a new book.
Pandiwa A2 action
2

Arrange in advance for use

To ask for and keep something, like a room or ticket, for the future.

Padron ng paggamit: book [something] [for someone]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'book' with 'buy'; booking means reserving, not necessarily paying at that moment.
Mga kasingkahulugan
reserve (Very close in meaning but slightly more formal; used in similar contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
cancel (To remove or stop the arrangement that was previously booked.)
Mga kolokasyon
book a hotel |book a ticket |book an appointment |book a flight
Mga tema
travel |business |daily life |daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
  • I need to book a table for dinner.
  • She booked two tickets to the concert.
  • They booked a hotel room near the beach.
  • We should book an appointment with the doctor.
  • He booked the hall for the wedding.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I book a seat on the bus.
  • We book a room at the hotel.
  • She books two tickets for the movie.
  • They book an appointment with the doctor.
  • I will book a table for lunch.
Pandiwa B2 action
3

Officially record an arrest or charge

When police write your name and details because they think you broke the law.

Padron ng paggamit: book [someone] [for something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with reserving something; in legal contexts, it means official police recording of an offense.
Mga kasingkahulugan
charge (More general legal term; 'book' refers specifically to police recording details.)
Mga kasalungat
release (To let someone go without charges or after charges are dropped.)
Mga kolokasyon
book a suspect |book someone for speeding
Mga tema
law |crime |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • The police booked him for theft.
  • She was booked on suspicion of fraud.
  • They booked several people after the protest turned violent.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The police book him for stealing.
  • They book her for driving too fast.
  • He is booked by the police.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
book
IPA
GB/bˈʊk/
US/bˈʊk/
Mga pantig at diin
book (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (book)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: book
  • Plural: books
Verb
  • Base: book
  • 3rd Person Singular: books
  • Present Participle: booking
  • Past: booked
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
books noun booking verb booked verb
Core family
booklet noun B1
Related words
bookshop noun A2 bookstore noun A2 bookshelf noun A2 bookmark noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unbooked adjective
Advanced or less common
bookish adjective B2 bookable adjective overbook verb B2
Mga ekspresyon

by the book

1
/bˈaɪ ðə bˈʊk/
idiom

Follow rules strictly

To do something exactly as the rules say.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The lawyer handled the case by the book.
  • He runs his business by the book.

in someone's good books

1
/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɡˈʊd bˈʊks/
idiom informal

Favored by someone

When someone likes you or is pleased with you at this time.

Mga Halimbawa
  • I'm in my boss's good books after finishing the project early.
  • She's in her teacher's good books these days.

throw the book at someone

1
/θɹˈoʊ ðə bˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom informal

Give maximum punishment allowed

To punish someone as much as the law or rules allow.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The judge threw the book at him for repeated offenses.
  • If you lie to them, they'll throw the book at you.

don't judge a book by its cover

1
/dˈoʊnt d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ ə bˈʊk bˈaɪ ˈɪts kˈʌvɚ/
idiom

Don't decide by appearance only

Do not decide what something or someone is like just by how they look.

Mga Halimbawa
  • He seems unfriendly, but don't judge a book by its cover.
  • The hotel looked small, but it was beautiful inside—don't judge a book by its cover.

don't judge a book by its cover

2
/dˈoʊnt d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ ə bˈʊk bˈaɪ ˈɪts kˈʌvɚ/
idiom

Don't judge by looks alone

Don't decide what something is like only from how it looks outside.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She seems quiet, but don't judge a book by its cover.
  • The restaurant looks small, but don't judge a book by its cover.

hit the books

1
/hˈɪt ðə bˈʊks/
idiom informal

Study hard and seriously

To study with focus and energy.

Mga Halimbawa
  • I have exams next week, so it's time to hit the books.
  • I can't go out tonight—I need to hit the books for tomorrow's exam.
  • She stayed home all weekend hitting the books.
  • It's time to hit the books if you want to pass.

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