imitation
gb/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
A2
Англійська
~ 4900
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
action
1
The act of copying someone
When a person does something the same way another person does it.
Модель уживання:
an imitation of [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'imitation' with 'image' because both can involve appearance, but 'imitation' is about copying, not just a picture.
Синоніми
mimicry (Often refers to close or skillful copying, especially in performance or nature.)
Антоніми
originality (Refers to being new and unique rather than copied from someone else.)
Словосполучення
do an imitation
|perfect imitation
|celebrity imitation
|comic imitation
Теми
daily life
|arts
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Her imitation of the teacher's voice made the whole class laugh.
- The comedian's imitation of the president was spot-on.
- He does a great imitation of Elvis Presley.
Навчальні приклади
- She did an imitation of her friend.
- He made an imitation of the singer.
- I saw a funny imitation of a cat on TV.
Іменник
A2
entity
2
A fake version of something
Something that looks like another thing but is not real or original.
Модель уживання:
an imitation [material/product]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'imitation' with 'illusion'; 'imitation' is a real object made to look like another, while 'illusion' is only a trick for the eyes or mind.
Синоніми
fake (Informal; often emphasizes deliberate deception.)
Антоніми
genuine (Refers to something that is real and authentic.)
Словосполучення
imitation leather
|imitation jewelry
|cheap imitation
|imitation wood
Теми
shopping
|daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- These shoes are made of imitation leather.
- The ring turned out to be an imitation diamond.
- He bought an imitation watch for a fraction of the price.
Навчальні приклади
- This bag is made of imitation leather.
- I bought an imitation gold ring.
- The table is covered with imitation wood.
Іменник
formal
B2
action
3
Learning by copying others
When someone learns by watching and doing what another person does.
Синоніми
emulation (Often implies trying to match or surpass someone, not just copying.)
Антоніми
innovation (Creating new ideas or methods rather than copying existing ones.)
Словосполучення
language imitation
|behavioral imitation
|childhood imitation
Теми
education
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Children often acquire language through imitation.
- Imitation plays a key role in social learning.
- The young apprentice learned the craft by imitation.
Навчальні приклади
- Babies learn words by imitation.
- We learn many things by imitation.
- He learned cooking by imitation of his mother.
Граматика
Словникова форма
imitation
IPA
GB/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən/
Склади й наголос
im - it - a - tion (4 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: imitation
- Plural: imitation, imitations
Споріднені слова
Forms
imitations
noun
Core family
imitate
verb B1
Related words
imitator
noun
imitative
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
inimitable
adjective
Вирази
in imitation of
1/ˈɪn ˌɪmətˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
In a way that copies something
Done in the same way as someone or something else.
Приклади
- The building was designed in imitation of ancient Greek temples.
- He spoke in imitation of his favorite actor.
the sincerest form of flattery
1/ðə sˈɪnsɚˈɛst fˈɔɹm əv flˈætɚi/
idiom
Copying shows admiration
When you copy someone, it means you admire them.
Приклади
- They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
- Her hairstyle was copied by many girls at school—imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.