figure
gb/fˈɪɡjɚ/ us/fˈɪɡjɚ/
B1
Ingles
~ 2600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
entity
1
A number or amount in digits
A number written on paper or shown in print.
Padron ng paggamit:
[number] figure(s)
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
number (General term for a numerical value; 'figure' often used in formal or official contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
word (Represents letters and language rather than numerical values.)
Mga kolokasyon
sales figures
|inflation figures
|official figures
|employment figures
Mga tema
mathematics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|education
Mga Halimbawa
- The latest unemployment figures show a small improvement.
- She checked the figures before sending the report.
- Government figures indicate a rise in crime rates.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The figure on the paper is 25.
- He wrote the figure 10 on the board.
- The figure is bigger than last year.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
2
The shape of a person's body
The shape of a person's body.
Padron ng paggamit:
slim figure / athletic figure
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'figure' meaning body shape with 'person' in general; here it refers to outline, not identity.
Mga kasingkahulugan
physique (More formal and often used for overall body structure.)
Mga kasalungat
formlessness (Lacking any clear shape or outline.)
Mga kolokasyon
slim figure
|hourglass figure
|athletic figure
Mga tema
appearance
|fashion
|body
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- She has an athletic figure from years of swimming.
- The dress flatters her figure.
- He admired her graceful figure from across the room.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She has a slim figure.
- He has a strong figure.
- The dress makes her figure look nice.
Pandiwa
B2
action
3
To think or conclude something
To think something is true after looking at the facts.
Padron ng paggamit:
figure (that) [clause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'calculate'; here it means to think or believe, not do math.
Mga kasingkahulugan
suppose ('Suppose' can imply uncertainty; 'figure' often suggests reasoning based on some evidence.)
Mga kasalungat
doubt (To feel uncertain or not believe something.)
Mga kolokasyon
figure out
|I figured that
|I figure (informal)
Mga tema
thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I figure he is at home now.
- She figures it will rain today.
- They figure we will win the game.
Pandiwa
B1
action
4
To solve or understand something by thinking
To find the answer to something by thinking.
Padron ng paggamit:
figure out [something] / figure [something] out
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes forget 'out' in 'figure out' and use just 'figure', which changes the meaning.
Mga kasingkahulugan
solve ('Solve' is more formal and usually refers to problems; 'figure out' is more informal and general.)
Mga kasalungat
confuse (To make or become unable to understand.)
Mga kolokasyon
figure out a problem
|figure out how to do
Mga tema
problem solving
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I can't figure out this question.
- He figured out how to fix the car.
- We figured out the right way.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
5
A person shown in art or imagination
A person shown in art or in your mind.
Mga kasingkahulugan
character ('Character' is more common for fictional people; 'figure' can be real or symbolic.)
Mga kasalungat
object (Refers to non-human items rather than people.)
Mga kolokasyon
historical figure
|religious figure
|prominent figure
Mga tema
art
|literature
|arts_entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The picture has two figures in it.
- He is an important figure in history.
- I saw a strange figure outside.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
figure
IPA
GB/fˈɪɡjɚ/
US/fˈɪɡjɚ/
Mga pantig at diin
fig - ure (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (fig)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: figure
- Plural: figures
Verb
- Base: figure
- 3rd Person Singular: figures
- Present Participle: figuring
- Past: figured
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- ‘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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The actor is a public figure who supports many charities.
- As a public figure, she must be careful what she says.