Ingles

keyboard

gb/kˈibˌɔɹd/ us/kˈibˌɔɹd/
A2 Ingles
~ 3600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan A2 entity
1

Panel of keys for input

A set of buttons you press to type letters, numbers, or commands into a computer or other device.

Padron ng paggamit: type on [a/the] keyboard
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'keyboard' with 'piano' without specifying 'computer keyboard' or 'musical keyboard', which can cause confusion.
Mga kasingkahulugan
keypad (Usually refers to a smaller set of keys, often numeric or on devices like phones.)
Mga kasalungat
touchscreen (Uses touch input instead of physical keys.)
Mga kolokasyon
computer keyboard |wireless keyboard |mechanical keyboard |keyboard shortcut |keyboard layout
Mga tema
technology |music |daily life |communication |work
Mga Halimbawa
  • She spilled coffee on her laptop keyboard.
  • The new keyboard has backlit keys for typing in the dark.
  • He prefers a mechanical keyboard for gaming.
  • Please clean the keyboard regularly to avoid dust buildup.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I use the keyboard to type emails.
  • The keyboard is on my desk.
  • This keyboard is very old.
  • My keyboard is black.
Pangngalan A2 entity
2

Set of keys on a musical instrument

A set of white and black keys on a piano or similar instrument that you press to make music.

Padron ng paggamit: play [the/a] keyboard
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may say 'play piano' when they mean 'play the keyboard' for electronic instruments; while related, these are not identical.
Mga kasingkahulugan
piano keys (Specifically refers to the keys of a piano only, not other instruments.)
Mga kasalungat
drum kit (A percussion instrument setup, contrasting with a keyed instrument.)
Mga kolokasyon
electronic keyboard |keyboard player |keyboard solo |keyboard instrument
Mga tema
music |arts_entertainment
Mga Halimbawa
  • She plays the keyboard in a jazz band.
  • The song features a long keyboard solo.
  • He bought an electronic keyboard for his daughter.
  • The organ's keyboard was damaged during the move.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I can play the keyboard.
  • My friend has a small keyboard.
  • The keyboard makes nice music.
  • She likes her new keyboard.
Pandiwa B2 action
3

Enter text using a keyboard

To put words or numbers into a computer by pressing its keys.

Padron ng paggamit: keyboard [something] into [a device]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Many learners do not know 'keyboard' can be a verb and use only 'type'. This is less common in speech but acceptable in formal writing.
Mga kasingkahulugan
type (Most common and general term for entering text via a keyboard; interchangeable in many contexts.)
Mga kasalungat
dictate (To speak words so they are recorded or transcribed instead of typing them.)
Mga kolokasyon
keyboard data |keyboard input
Mga tema
technology |communication |work
Mga Halimbawa
  • She quickly keyboarded her password and hit enter.
  • He keyboarded the entire report in one afternoon.
  • The assistant keyboarded the data into the spreadsheet.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I will keyboard my name here.
  • He keyboards the text into the form.
  • Please keyboard the numbers into the box.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
keyboard
IPA
GB/kˈibˌɔɹd/
US/kˈibˌɔɹd/
Mga pantig at diin
key - board (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (key)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: keyboard
  • Plural: keyboards
Verb
  • Base: keyboard
  • 3rd Person Singular: keyboards
  • Present Participle: keyboarding
  • Past: keyboarded
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
keyboards noun keyboarding verb keyboarded verb
Related words
key noun A1 keypad noun keyboardist noun
Advanced or less common
keystroke noun B2
Mga ekspresyon

keyboard warrior

1
/kˈibˌɔɹd wˈɔɹiɚ/
idiom informal

Aggressive online commenter

Someone who writes angry or strong opinions on the internet but does not act like this in real life.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The comments section was full of keyboard warriors.
  • Ignore the trolls and keyboard warriors online.

on the keyboard

1
/ˈɔn ðə kˈibˌɔɹd/
fixed phrase

Located on the keys surface

Placed or happening on the keys of a computer or musical instrument.

Mga Halimbawa
  • There is dust on the keyboard.
  • His fingers moved quickly on the keyboard.

keyboard shortcut

1
/kˈibˌɔɹd ʃˈɔɹtkˌʌt/
fixed phrase technical

Key combo for computer command

Two or more keys you press together to do something quickly on a computer.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Pressing Ctrl+C is the keyboard shortcut for copy.
  • Learn a few keyboard shortcuts to work faster.
  • She uses many keyboard shortcuts to work faster.
  • The keyboard shortcut for paste is Ctrl+V.
  • You can set a keyboard shortcut to open this tool.

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