function
gb/fˈʌŋkʃən/ us/fˈʌŋkʃən/
B1
Ingles
~ 800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
entity
1
Purpose or role of something
The job or use of something or someone.
Padron ng paggamit:
the function of [something] is to [verb]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'function' with 'event' when talking about purpose.
Mga kasingkahulugan
role (Often refers to a person's position or responsibilities rather than an object's purpose.)
|
purpose (Focuses more on the reason something exists rather than how it operates.)
Mga kasalungat
dysfunction (Refers to the failure to serve the intended purpose.)
Mga kolokasyon
primary function
|serve a function
|perform a function
|important function
Mga tema
daily life
|work
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
- This button's function is to start the machine.
- Her function in the team is to manage schedules.
- The museum serves an educational function.
- The function of this software is data analysis.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The function of a pen is to write.
- A teacher's function is to help students learn.
- The function of the fridge is to keep food cold.
- The function of the phone is to make calls.
Pangngalan
B2
event
2
Formal social gathering
A big and important party or meeting, often for work or special occasions.
Padron ng paggamit:
attend a function
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'purpose', especially in writing.
Mga kasingkahulugan
event (More general; can refer to any occurrence, not necessarily formal.)
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gathering (Usually more informal and smaller in scale.)
Mga kasalungat
private gathering (An informal or personal meeting rather than a formal event.)
Mga kolokasyon
official function
|charity function
|attend a function
Mga tema
social
|business
|daily_life
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- We were invited to a charity function at the hotel.
- The mayor will speak at the official function tonight.
- They met at a business function last year.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I went to a school function yesterday.
- He spoke at a company function.
- They met at a wedding function.
Pangngalan
technical
B2
entity
3
Named code block in programming
In computer programming, a part of code that does one job and can be used again.
Padron ng paggamit:
call a function
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes mix up 'function' with 'command', though they are not always the same.
Mga kasingkahulugan
method (In object-oriented programming, refers to a function associated with an object.)
Mga kasalungat
variable (Stores data rather than performing an action.)
Mga kolokasyon
define a function
|call a function
|function parameters
Mga tema
technology
|computing
Mga Halimbawa
- This program has a search function for finding files.
- You can define your own functions in the script.
- The login process is handled by this function.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I wrote a function to add two numbers.
- This game has a save function.
- We use a print function to show text.
Pandiwa
B1
action
4
Operate or work properly
To work or do what it is supposed to do.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] functions as [something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
operate (Emphasizes the act of running or being in motion.)
|
work (More informal and general term for operating correctly.)
Mga kasalungat
malfunction (Means to fail to work correctly.)
Mga kolokasyon
function properly
|function effectively
|no longer functions
Mga tema
daily life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The machine no longer functions after the power surge.
- My phone still functions despite the cracked screen.
- The old elevator doesn't function anymore.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My watch does not function now.
- This car still functions well.
- The light will not function without power.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
function
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋkʃən/
US/fˈʌŋkʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
func - tion (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (func)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: function
- Plural: function, functions
Verb
- Base: function
- 3rd Person Singular: functions
- Present Participle: functioning
- Past: functioned
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
functions
noun
functioning
verb
functioned
verb
Core family
functional
adjective B1
Related words
functionally
adverb
functionality
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
Mga ekspresyon
function as
1/fˈʌŋkʃən ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Serve the role of something else
To do the job of something else.
Mga Halimbawa
- This room functions as both an office and a guest bedroom.
- Her phone functions as her camera when she travels.
in full functioning order
1/ˈɪn fˈʊl fˈʌŋkʃənɪŋ ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
Operating completely and correctly
Working fully and without problems.
Mga Halimbawa
- The car was in full functioning order before the trip.
- We need to make sure all systems are in full functioning order.