neophyte
gb/nˈioʊfˌaɪt/ us/nˈioʊfˌaɪt/
C1
Англійська
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
formal
C1
role
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A person new to something
Someone who is just starting and does not have much experience yet.
Модель уживання:
a neophyte in/at [activity/field]; a neophyte to [topic]
Поширена помилка:
Often used like a more formal word for novice; it usually refers to a person (not an object).
Синоніми
novice (Closest in meaning; also slightly formal.)
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beginner (More common and neutral.)
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newcomer (Emphasizes being new to a group or area.)
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rookie (More informal, common in sports/work.)
Антоніми
expert (Someone highly skilled and knowledgeable.)
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veteran (Someone with long experience, especially in a job or activity.)
Словосполучення
complete neophyte
|total neophyte
|relative neophyte
|young neophyte
|eager neophyte
|neophyte programmer
|neophyte investor
|neophyte gardener
|neophyte writer
|as a neophyte
Теми
education
|work
|hobbies
Приклади
- As a neophyte in project management, she asked a lot of basic questions.
- The workshop is designed for neophytes as well as experienced photographers.
- Even seasoned investors can learn from a neophyte who sees the problem differently.
Навчальні приклади
- I am a neophyte at coding.
- He is a neophyte in this job.
Іменник
formal
C2
role
2
A new religious convert
Someone who has recently started following a religion.
Модель уживання:
a neophyte in [religion/community]; a neophyte convert
Поширена помилка:
In this sense, it refers to religion or initiation into a religious community, not just being new at a hobby.
Синоніми
convert (General term for someone who has changed religion.)
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new believer (More descriptive and less formal.)
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catechumen (More specific and technical in some Christian traditions.)
Антоніми
longtime member (Someone who has belonged to the religion/community for a long time.)
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apostate (Someone who has left or renounced a religion (not a perfect opposite, but contrasting).)
Словосполучення
neophyte convert
|newly baptized neophyte
|neophyte members
|train the neophytes
|guide neophytes
|welcome neophytes
Теми
religion
|community
Приклади
- The community paired each neophyte with a mentor for their first year.
- The priest welcomed the neophytes at the ceremony.
- As a neophyte, he was still learning the traditions and prayers.
Навчальні приклади
- She is a neophyte in the church.
- The neophytes asked many questions.
Іменник
technical
C2
entity
3
A recently introduced plant species
A plant species that arrived in a place recently, usually because of humans.
Модель уживання:
a neophyte species; neophytes in [region/habitat]
Поширена помилка:
This is a specialized scientific use; in general English, 'neophyte' usually means a beginner person.
Синоніми
introduced species (Broader term; not limited to plants.)
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non-native plant (Common, less technical wording.)
Антоніми
native species (A species that occurs naturally in the region.)
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indigenous plant (Another term for native plant life.)
Словосполучення
invasive neophyte
|neophyte species
|neophyte plants
|neophytes and archaeophytes
|documented neophytes
|introduced neophytes
Теми
science
|environment
Приклади
- The survey recorded several neophytes spreading along the riverbanks.
- Land use changes have accelerated the arrival of neophyte species in the region.
- Some neophytes become invasive and outcompete native plants.
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Словникова форма
neophyte
IPA
GB/nˈioʊfˌaɪt/
US/nˈioʊfˌaɪt/
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neo - phyte (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (neo)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: neophyte
- Plural: neophytes
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Forms
neophytes
noun
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