modern
gb/mˈɑdɚn/ us/mˈɑdɚn/
A2
Англійська
~ 800
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A2
property
1
Of the present or recent times
About the present time or recent years, not the past.
Модель уживання:
[something] is modern
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'modern' with 'contemporary art' specifically, but it can refer to any current period, not just art.
Синоніми
contemporary (Often interchangeable, but can imply being current in style as well as time.)
Антоніми
ancient (Refers to something from a very long time ago, opposite of present-day.)
Словосполучення
modern life
|modern society
|modern history
|modern world
|modern culture
Теми
time
|culture
|society
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Modern technology has changed the way we communicate.
- The novel offers a sharp critique of modern society.
- Many modern buildings use glass and steel in their design.
- Modern medicine has greatly increased life expectancy.
Навчальні приклади
- I like modern music.
- Modern cars are very fast.
- Modern phones can take photos.
- Modern houses are warm in winter.
adjective
B1
property
2
Using new methods or technology
Using new ways or tools, not old ones.
Модель уживання:
[something] is modern
Поширена помилка:
Some learners think 'modern' always means 'better', but it simply means new or recent in method or design.
Синоніми
innovative (Implies introducing new ideas creatively, not just being up-to-date.)
Антоніми
traditional (Follows old customs or methods instead of new ones.)
Словосполучення
modern design
|modern approach
|modern techniques
|modern equipment
Теми
technology
|innovation
|science
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The school uses modern teaching techniques to engage students.
- This software offers a modern solution to data management.
- Modern farming methods have improved crop yields.
Навчальні приклади
- We use modern tools at work.
- The shop has modern machines.
- This is a modern way to cook.
adjective
A2
property
3
Fashionable or up-to-date in style
Looking new and popular in style now.
Модель уживання:
[something] is modern
Синоніми
stylish (Focuses more on attractiveness and fashion than recency alone.)
Антоніми
old-fashioned (Not fashionable; from an earlier time.)
Словосполучення
modern look
|modern furniture
|modern clothes
Теми
fashion
|design
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The apartment has a clean, modern look.
- She prefers modern furniture over antiques.
- His office is decorated in a modern style.
Навчальні приклади
- The room has a modern table.
- I like your modern dress.
- This chair is very modern.
Граматика
Словникова форма
modern
IPA
GB/mˈɑdɚn/
US/mˈɑdɚn/
Склади й наголос
mod - ern (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: modern
- Comparative: moderner
- Superlative: modernest
Споріднені слова
Forms
moderner
adjective
modernest
adjective
Core family
modernize
verb B2
modernization
noun B2
Related words
modernity
noun C1
Advanced or less common
Вирази
modern era
1/mˈɑdɚn ˈɛɹə/
fixed phrase
Current period in history
The time we live in now, starting in the last few hundred years.
Приклади
- Many historians say the modern era began with the Industrial Revolution.
- We are living in the modern era of digital communication.
modern times
1/mˈɑdɚn tˈaɪmz/
fixed phrase
The present period of history
The time that is happening now in history.
Приклади
- In modern times, people travel much more than before.
- Modern times have brought many changes to how we live.
modern world
1/mˈɑdɚn wˈɚld/
fixed phrase
The world as it is today
The way the world is now, with its people and problems.
Приклади
- The internet has transformed the modern world.
- Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing the modern world.