classic
gb/klˈæsɪk/ us/klˈæsɪk/
B1
Англійська
~ 1400
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
property
1
excellent and lasting in value
Very good and important for a long time.
Модель уживання:
a classic [example/book/movie/etc.]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'classic' with 'classical'; 'classical' usually refers to traditional forms in art or music, not just high quality or timelessness.
Синоніми
timeless (Emphasizes that something remains relevant or appealing over time.)
Антоніми
forgettable (Suggests lacking lasting impact or value.)
Словосполучення
classic example
|classic novel
|classic design
|classic movie
|classic style
Теми
culture
|arts
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Casablanca is considered a classic film of the 1940s.
- This painting is a classic example of impressionism.
- Her outfit had a classic elegance that never goes out of style.
- It's a classic case of poor planning leading to failure.
Навчальні приклади
- That book is a classic story.
- This is a classic movie from the 1980s.
- Paris is a classic place to visit.
- This is a classic example of a mistake.
adjective
B1
property
2
typical of a situation or category
Very typical for a kind of thing or situation.
Модель уживання:
a classic [mistake/case/symptom/etc.]
Синоніми
typical (Focuses on being representative rather than on quality or value.)
Антоніми
unusual (Suggests something not typical or expected.)
Словосполучення
classic mistake
|classic case
|classic symptom
|classic example
Теми
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Forgetting to save your work is a classic mistake.
- This is a classic symptom of the disease.
- It's a classic case of too little, too late.
- His response was a classic example of evasion.
Навчальні приклади
- It was a classic mistake to leave the door open.
- This is a classic problem in math.
- That is a classic case of bad luck.
- This is a classic symptom of the flu.
Іменник
B1
entity
3
famous and enduring work of art or literature
A book, film, song, or other work that people think is very good and important for a long time.
Модель уживання:
[something] is a classic
Синоніми
masterpiece (Often implies unmatched skill, not just enduring popularity.)
Антоніми
flop (Refers to something that fails commercially or critically.)
Словосполучення
literary classic
|film classic
|music classic
Теми
arts
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|education
Приклади
- Moby-Dick is an American literary classic.
- That album has become a rock classic.
- The film quickly became a modern classic.
Навчальні приклади
- This book is a classic.
- That movie is a classic from my childhood.
- The song is now a classic.
adjective
B2
property
4
relating to ancient Greece or Rome
About the old culture, art, and writing from ancient Greece or Rome.
Модель уживання:
classic [architecture/art/literature/etc.]
Синоніми
ancient Greek and Roman (Specifically indicates historical period and location.)
Антоніми
modern (Refers to contemporary times rather than ancient history.)
Словосполучення
classic architecture
|classic literature
|classic civilization
Теми
history
|arts
|arts_entertainment
|education
Приклади
- The museum has an impressive collection of classic sculptures.
- She studied classic literature at university.
- The building's design was inspired by classic architecture.
Навчальні приклади
- We saw classic buildings in Rome.
- He reads classic stories from Greece.
- The art is from the classic period.
Граматика
Словникова форма
classic
IPA
GB/klˈæsɪk/
US/klˈæsɪk/
Склади й наголос
clas - sic (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (clas)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: classic
Noun
- Base: classic
- Plural: classics
Споріднені слова
Forms
classics
noun
Core family
classical
adjective B1
classically
adverb
Advanced or less common
classicist
noun
classicism
noun
Вирази
a classic example of [something]
1/ə klˈæsɪk ɪɡzˈæmpəl əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
typical case illustrating something clearly
A very clear and typical case that shows what something is like.
Приклади
- This is a classic example of why you should double-check your work.
- The painting is a classic example of her early style.
a modern classic
1/ə mˈɑdɚn klˈæsɪk/
fixed phrase
recent work with lasting value status
A new book, film, or song that people think will stay famous and loved for many years.
Приклади
- The film quickly became known as a modern classic.
- Her 2005 album is now considered a modern classic.
an instant classic
1/ən ˈɪnstənt klˈæsɪk/
fixed phrase
immediately recognized as excellent and enduring
Something that people right away think will be famous and loved for a long time.
Приклади
- Her debut novel was an instant classic among critics.
- The match was so exciting that it became an instant classic.