casual
gb/kˈæʒuəl/ us/kˈæʒuəl/
A2
Англійська
~ 4900
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A2
property
1
Relaxed and informal
Relaxed and not formal.
Модель уживання:
[someone/something] is casual
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casual' with 'causal'; they are unrelated words.
Синоніми
informal (Similar meaning but can apply to settings, language, or events without strict formality.)
Антоніми
formal (Opposite in that it describes something done according to strict rules or with a serious manner.)
Словосполучення
casual clothes
|casual conversation
|casual atmosphere
|casual meeting
Теми
daily life
|appearance
|behavior
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- He wore casual clothes to the party.
- Our office has a casual atmosphere.
- They had a casual meeting over coffee.
- Her casual tone made everyone feel comfortable.
Навчальні приклади
- I like casual clothes.
- This is a casual dinner.
- He has a casual style.
- We talked in a casual way.
adjective
B1
property
2
Unplanned or spontaneous
Happening without planning or thinking much.
Модель уживання:
[event/action] is casual
Синоніми
spontaneous (Implies happening naturally without planning, often with positive connotations.)
Антоніми
deliberate (Done with careful thought and planning.)
Словосполучення
casual remark
|casual comment
|casual meeting
Теми
daily life
|events
|daily_life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- It was just a casual remark, not meant to offend.
- We had a casual chat in the hallway.
- His casual visit was a surprise.
Навчальні приклади
- It was a casual meeting.
- She made a casual comment.
- We met in a casual way.
adjective
B2
property
3
Unconcerned or indifferent
Not showing much care or worry.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is casual about [something]
Синоніми
nonchalant (Suggests a cool, calm lack of concern, sometimes deliberately so.)
Антоніми
concerned (Showing interest, care, or worry about something.)
Словосполучення
casual attitude
|casual response
Теми
behavior
|attitude
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She was very casual about the deadline.
- He gave a casual shrug.
- They took a casual approach to safety.
Навчальні приклади
- He is casual about his work.
- She is casual about the rules.
- They are casual about time.
adjective
B1
property
4
Temporary or irregular employment
Working only sometimes, not full-time.
Модель уживання:
[someone] has/is in casual work
Синоніми
temporary (Describes work that is not permanent, but may be more structured than 'casual'.)
Антоніми
permanent (Describes work that continues without an end date.)
Словосполучення
casual job
|casual worker
Теми
work
|employment
|business
Приклади
- He found some casual work at the cafe.
- Casual workers are not given benefits.
- She prefers casual jobs during summer.
Навчальні приклади
- I have a casual job.
- He is a casual worker.
- She works in a casual way at the store.
adjective
B1
property
5
Occasional or infrequent
Happening sometimes, not often.
Синоніми
occasional (Direct synonym in this sense; means happening irregularly.)
Антоніми
regular (Happening at consistent intervals.)
Словосполучення
casual visitor
Теми
frequency
|time
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- They were just casual visitors to the town.
- I am only a casual reader of that magazine.
- Casual meetings can lead to new friendships.
Навчальні приклади
- I am a casual visitor here.
- He is a casual reader of books.
- We have casual meetings.
Граматика
Словникова форма
casual
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəl/
US/kˈæʒuəl/
Склади й наголос
cas - u - al (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: casual
Споріднені слова
Вирази
casual acquaintance
1/kˈæʒuəl əkwˈeɪntəns/
fixed phrase
Slightly known person
Someone you know but not very well.
Приклади
- He's just a casual acquaintance from the gym.
- I have many casual acquaintances in my neighborhood.
casual clothes
1/kˈæʒuəl klˈoʊðz/
fixed phrase
Informal clothing style
Clothes that are comfortable and not formal.
Приклади
- He wore casual clothes to the barbecue.
- Casual clothes are fine for today's meeting.
casual Friday
1/kˈæʒuəl fɹˈaɪdˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
Workday with relaxed dress code
Friday at work when people can wear informal clothes.
Приклади
- Our office has casual Friday every week.
- On casual Friday, I wear jeans to work.
casual remark
1/kˈæʒuəl ɹɪmˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
Unplanned comment or statement
Something said without much thought or planning.
Приклади
- It was just a casual remark, but it offended her.
- He made a casual remark about the weather.