bitter
gb/bˈɪtɚ/ us/bˈɪtɚ/
A2
Англійська
~ 1700
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A2
property
1
having a sharp, unpleasant taste
Tasting strong and not sweet, like coffee without sugar or dark chocolate.
Модель уживання:
[something] tastes/seems bitter
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'bitter' with 'sour', but sour is acidic like lemon, while bitter is more harsh and sharp like black coffee.
Синоніми
sharp (Used for tastes that are strong and intense, though not always unpleasant.)
Антоніми
sweet (Sweet is the opposite in taste profile, associated with sugar and pleasantness.)
Словосполучення
bitter taste
|bitter coffee
|bitter chocolate
|bitter flavor
Теми
food
|sensory
|daily life
|food_drink
|body
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The medicine had a bitter taste that lingered in my mouth.
- I prefer bitter chocolate to milk chocolate.
- The beer was too bitter for my liking.
- Her tea turned bitter after steeping too long.
Навчальні приклади
- This coffee is very bitter.
- Dark chocolate can taste bitter.
- The soup is bitter because of the herbs.
adjective
B1
state
2
feeling deep anger or resentment
Feeling angry and upset because you think something is unfair.
Модель уживання:
[someone] feels/is bitter about [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'bitter' with 'upset'—'bitter' implies a longer-lasting resentment.
Синоніми
resentful (Focuses on the feeling of unfair treatment and lingering anger.)
Антоніми
forgiving (Willing to let go of anger and resentment, unlike 'bitter'.)
Словосполучення
bitter argument
|bitter feelings
|bitter dispute
|bitter enemy
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- He was still bitter about losing the promotion.
- Their divorce ended in a bitter legal battle.
- She spoke with a bitter tone about her former boss.
Навчальні приклади
- She is bitter about her job loss.
- He felt bitter after the game.
- They had a bitter fight.
adjective
B1
property
3
extremely cold and unpleasant
Very cold and uncomfortable.
Модель уживання:
bitter [wind/cold/winter]
Синоніми
freezing (Very cold; more informal and common in everyday speech.)
Антоніми
mild (Refers to pleasantly warm or not extreme weather, opposite of 'bitter' in this sense.)
Словосполучення
bitter cold
|bitter wind
|bitter winter
Теми
weather
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- We walked home through the bitter wind.
- It was a bitterly cold night in January.
- The hikers faced bitter conditions on the mountain.
Навчальні приклади
- It is bitter outside today.
- The wind is bitter and strong.
- We had a bitter winter last year.
Іменник
B2
entity
4
a type of strong-tasting beer
A British beer with a strong taste from hops.
Синоніми
ale (A general term for a type of beer; 'bitter' is a specific variety.)
Словосполучення
pint of bitter
|drink bitter
Теми
food
|drink
|food_drink
|daily_life
Приклади
- He ordered a pint of bitter at the pub.
- Bitter is popular in many English pubs.
- I prefer lager to bitter.
Навчальні приклади
- He drinks bitter at the pub.
- I do not like bitter.
- My father likes bitter beer.
Граматика
Словникова форма
bitter
IPA
GB/bˈɪtɚ/
US/bˈɪtɚ/
Склади й наголос
bit - ter (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (bit)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: bitter
- Comparative: bitterer
- Superlative: bitterest
Споріднені слова
Forms
bitterer
adjective
bitterest
adjective
Core family
bitterly
adverb B2
bitterness
noun B2
Related words
embitter
verb
embittered
adjective
bittersweet
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
sweet
adjective A1
Вирази
bitter end
1/bˈɪtɚ ˈɛnd/
idiom
the very end of something unpleasant
Until the very last part of something hard or unpleasant.
Приклади
- They fought to the bitter end.
- I stayed with the project until the bitter end.
leave a bitter taste in one's mouth
1/lˈiv ə bˈɪtɚ tˈeɪst ˈɪn wˈʌnz mˈaʊθ/
idiom
cause lasting bad feelings about something
To make someone feel bad or unhappy after something happens.
Приклади
- The unfair decision left a bitter taste in her mouth.
- His rude comments left a bitter taste in my mouth.
sweet and bitter
1/swˈit ˈænd bˈɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
both pleasant and unpleasant at once
Having good parts and bad parts at the same time.
Приклади
- Graduating was sweet and bitter for her—she was happy but sad to leave friends.
- The ending was sweet and bitter.