identity
gb/aɪdˈɛntɪti/ us/aɪdˈɛntɪti/
A2
Англійська
~ 2100
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
entity
1
Who someone is
Who someone is, including their name, appearance, and what makes them different from others.
Модель уживання:
[someone's] identity
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'identity' with 'identification'. 'Identification' is the process or document that proves who you are, while 'identity' is the state of being that person.
Синоніми
self (More focused on a person's sense of their own being rather than official or external recognition.)
|
character (Refers more broadly to moral and personality traits, not necessarily the full set of identifying features.)
Антоніми
anonymity (The state of being unknown or without an identifiable name or features.)
Словосполучення
personal identity
|cultural identity
|national identity
|identity crisis
|identity theft
Теми
society
|psychology
|culture
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Her cultural identity is very important to her.
- The witness refused to reveal his identity.
- Traveling abroad made him think deeply about his own identity.
- The artist explores themes of identity in her work.
Навчальні приклади
- My name is part of my identity.
- He does not want to tell his identity.
- We talk about our cultural identity in class.
- She is proud of her identity.
Іменник
A2
entity
2
Official proof of a person
Something, like a card or paper, that shows who you are.
Модель уживання:
to show [one's] identity
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse 'identity' instead of 'ID' or 'identification' in casual speech.
Синоніми
identification (Commonly used in this context; often interchangeable but slightly more formal.)
Антоніми
impersonation (Pretending to be someone else, the opposite of proving your true self.)
Словосполучення
show identity
|check identity
|verify identity
Теми
law
|daily life
|business
|daily_life
Приклади
- You must show your identity at the border.
- The police officer asked for proof of identity.
- Online banking requires verification of your identity.
Навчальні приклади
- I showed my identity to the guard.
- Please check my identity before I enter.
- The bank wants to see my identity.
Іменник
technical
B2
state
3
Exact sameness
When two things are exactly the same.
Синоніми
equivalence (More common in technical or formal contexts, especially in logic and science.)
Антоніми
difference (The state of not being the same.)
Словосполучення
numerical identity
|logical identity
Теми
logic
|mathematics
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- In mathematics, identity means that two expressions are equal for all values.
- Philosophers debate the identity of objects over time.
- The twins had an uncanny identity in appearance.
Навчальні приклади
- Two plus two has identity with four.
- These shapes have identity in size.
- The cups have identity in color.
Граматика
Словникова форма
identity
IPA
GB/aɪdˈɛntɪti/
US/aɪdˈɛntɪti/
Склади й наголос
iden - tity (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tity)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: identity
- Plural: identities, identity
Споріднені слова
Forms
identities
noun
Core family
identify
verb B1
identification
noun B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unidentified
adjective
unidentifiable
adjective
Advanced or less common
identifier
noun
misidentify
verb
Вирази
proof of identity
1/pɹˈuf əv aɪdˈɛntɪti/
fixed phrase
Evidence showing who you are
A paper or card that shows who you are.
Приклади
- You need proof of identity to open a bank account.
- The guard asked for proof of identity before letting us in.
identity crisis
1/aɪdˈɛntɪti kɹˈaɪsəs/
fixed phrase
Doubt about who you are
A time when someone feels unsure about who they are or what they believe.
Приклади
- After losing his job, he went through an identity crisis.
- Teenagers often have an identity crisis.
- Teenagers often experience an identity crisis as they grow up.
identity theft
1/aɪdˈɛntɪti θˈɛft/
fixed phrase
Stealing personal information for fraud
When someone uses another person's personal information to steal money or do other crimes.
Приклади
- Identity theft has become a serious problem online.
- The bank called me because there were signs of identity theft on my account.
- She was a victim of identity theft after her wallet was stolen.
- Using strong passwords can help protect you from identity theft.
- Identity theft often happens when criminals get your credit card details online.