observe
gb/əbzˈɚv/ us/əbzˈɚv/
B1
Англійська
~ 1400
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Watch closely to notice details
To look at something carefully to see what is happening.
Модель уживання:
to observe [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'observe' with 'look at'. 'Look at' can be casual, while 'observe' suggests paying attention to details or studying something.
Синоніми
watch (More general; can be less formal or less detailed observation.)
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monitor (Implies continuous or systematic observation, often over time.)
Антоніми
ignore (Not pay attention to something or someone.)
Словосполучення
observe closely
|observe carefully
|observe the behavior
Теми
daily life
|science
|work
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The teacher observed the students during the exam.
- Scientists observed the birds in their natural habitat.
- He observed her reaction to the news.
- We observed the workers as they repaired the road.
Навчальні приклади
- I observed the cat playing.
- She observed the children in the park.
- We observed the stars at night.
Дієслово
B1
action
2
Notice or perceive something
To see or notice something.
Модель уживання:
to observe that [clause]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse 'see' instead of 'observe' when they mean to say they noticed something specific or important.
Синоніми
notice (More common and informal; simply becoming aware of something.)
|
perceive (More formal and can include senses beyond sight.)
Антоніми
overlook (Fail to notice something.)
Словосполучення
observe that
|observe a change
|observe a difference
Теми
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She observed that he seemed tired.
- I observed a slight change in his tone.
- They observed no signs of damage.
- We observed that the lights were off.
Навчальні приклади
- I observed that she was sad.
- He observed a bird on the tree.
- We observed no cars on the street.
Дієслово
formal
B2
action
3
Follow a law or custom
To do what a law, rule, or custom says you must do.
Модель уживання:
to observe [a law/rule/custom]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'celebrate' when talking about holidays. 'Observe' means to follow traditions or customs, not necessarily to have fun.
Синоніми
comply with (Formal; stresses meeting requirements of rules or laws.)
|
follow (More general and less formal than 'observe'.)
Антоніми
break (Fail to follow a law, rule, or custom.)
Словосполучення
observe the law
|observe tradition
|observe protocol
Теми
law
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- Citizens are expected to observe the law.
- They observe local customs when traveling abroad.
- The ceremony will observe strict protocol.
- We must observe all safety regulations.
Навчальні приклади
- We observe the school rules.
- They observe the holiday every year.
- You must observe safety rules here.
Дієслово
formal
B2
action
4
Make a remark about something noticed
To say something about what you see or know.
Модель уживання:
to observe that [clause]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'observe' in formal contexts. 'Observe' here is more formal and often used in reporting speech in writing.
Синоніми
remark (Neutral; simply making a comment.)
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note (Often used for making factual observations.)
Антоніми
withhold comment (Not make any comment about what was noticed.)
Словосполучення
observe wryly
|observe drily
|observe politely
Теми
communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She observed that the weather was unusually warm for October.
- He observed dryly that nothing had changed.
- The judge observed that the witness seemed nervous.
Навчальні приклади
- He observed that it was raining.
- She observed that he looked tired.
- They observed that no one was there.
Граматика
Словникова форма
observe
IPA
GB/əbzˈɚv/
US/əbzˈɚv/
Склади й наголос
ob - serve (2 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (serve)
Форми слова
Verb
- Base: observe
- 3rd Person Singular: observes
- Present Participle: observing
- Past: observed
Споріднені слова
Forms
observes
verb
observing
verb
observed
verb
Core family
observation
noun B1
observer
noun B1
Related words
observant
adjective
observable
adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
unobserved
adjective
unobservant
adjective
Advanced or less common
Вирази
observe a holiday
1/əbzˈɚv ə hˈɑlɪdˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
Celebrate or mark a holiday according to tradition
To take part in activities or customs for a holiday.
Приклади
- Many countries observe Independence Day with fireworks.
- They observe the holiday with a family meal every year.
observe silence
2/əbzˈɚv sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
formal
Remain silent for a set time
To stay completely quiet for a period of time, usually to show respect or remember someone.
Приклади
- The crowd observed silence in memory of the victims.
- We will observe silence for two minutes at noon.
observe the rules
3/əbzˈɚv ðə ɹˈulz/
fixed phrase
Follow established rules or guidelines
To do what the rules say you must do.
Приклади
- Please observe the rules while using the library.
- Drivers must observe the rules of the road at all times.