Ingles

emphasis

gb/ˈɛmfəsɪs/ us/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
B1 Ingles
~ 1800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 entity
1

special importance or attention

When you give more attention or importance to something than to other things.

Padron ng paggamit: place/put emphasis on [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emphasis' (noun) with 'emphasize' (verb).
Mga kasingkahulugan
importance (A general term for significance; lacks the idea of deliberate highlighting.) | stress (Often used similarly in communication contexts, but can also mean physical or emotional strain.)
Mga kasalungat
neglect (Failure to give proper attention or importance.)
Mga kolokasyon
place emphasis |put emphasis |strong emphasis |emphasis on quality |emphasis on safety
Mga tema
communication |education |business |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The teacher placed great emphasis on the importance of reading.
  • In his speech, he put emphasis on the need for unity.
  • The company has a strong emphasis on customer service.
  • The report places special emphasis on environmental issues.
  • She spoke with an emphasis on fairness and equality.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The teacher puts emphasis on homework.
  • He puts emphasis on healthy food.
  • They place emphasis on good service.
  • We put emphasis on safety at work.
Pangngalan B2 action
2

extra force in speaking

When you say a word more strongly to show it is important.

Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may not realize that 'emphasis' in speech can change meaning.
Mga kasingkahulugan
stress (Technical linguistic term for the stronger pronunciation of a syllable or word.)
Mga kasalungat
monotone (Speech without variation in stress or pitch.)
Mga kolokasyon
word emphasis |sentence emphasis |emphasis in speech
Mga tema
communication |language |education |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She placed the emphasis on the first syllable of the word.
  • In English, we often use emphasis to change the meaning of a sentence.
  • The actor used emphasis to make his lines more powerful.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He said the word with emphasis.
  • Put emphasis on the second word.
  • She spoke with strong emphasis.
Pangngalan B2 entity
3

special visual focus in design

When part of a picture, design, or page is made to stand out more than other parts.

Mga kasingkahulugan
highlight (A feature that stands out; can be visual or metaphorical.)
Mga kasalungat
uniformity (Lack of visual contrast or distinction.)
Mga kolokasyon
visual emphasis |emphasis in design |emphasis on color
Mga tema
art |design |arts_entertainment |communication |education
Mga Halimbawa
  • The artist used bright colors for emphasis.
  • In web design, emphasis can guide the user's eye.
  • The red text draws emphasis to the warning message.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The red dress gives emphasis to her look.
  • Designers use color for emphasis.
  • The big title gives emphasis to the main idea.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
emphasis
IPA
GB/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
US/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
Mga pantig at diin
em - phas - is (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: emphasis
  • Plural: emphases, emphasis
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
emphases noun
Core family
emphasize verb B1 emphatic adjective B2 emphatically adverb C1
Related words
emphasise verb
Advanced or less common
overemphasis noun deemphasize verb
Mga ekspresyon

place emphasis on

1
/plˈeɪs ˈɛmfəsɪs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

give special importance to something

To give special attention or importance to something.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The manager placed emphasis on teamwork during the meeting.
  • Our school places emphasis on creativity and problem solving.

put emphasis on

1
/pˈʊt ˈɛmfəsɪs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

give special importance to something

To give special attention or importance to something.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The article puts emphasis on the benefits of exercise.
  • He put emphasis on safety during his speech.

with an emphasis on

1
/wˈɪθ ən ˈɛmfəsɪs ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

having a focus mainly on something

Having a main focus on something.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The program is designed for children, with an emphasis on fun and learning.
  • This course covers modern history, with an emphasis on the 20th century.

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