static
gb/stˈætɪk/ us/stˈætɪk/
B1
Англійська
~ 2800
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B2
property
1
Not moving or changing
Not moving or changing in any way.
Модель уживання:
[something] is static
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'static' with 'stationary'. 'Static' can also mean 'unchanging' in a non-physical sense, unlike 'stationary', which is mostly physical.
Синоніми
stationary (Emphasizes being still, often for physical objects.)
Антоніми
dynamic (Emphasizes movement, change, or activity.)
Словосполучення
static position
|static display
|static image
|static posture
Теми
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The economy has been static for the past year.
- The statue remained static despite the strong wind.
- Her expression was static, revealing no emotion.
Навчальні приклади
- The car is static in the parking lot.
- The picture on the wall is static.
- He sat static in his chair.
Іменник
B1
event
2
Radio or TV interference noise
A crackling sound on a radio or TV caused by a weak signal or interference.
Модель уживання:
hear static on [a device]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'static' with 'silence', but it refers to unwanted noise, not absence of sound.
Синоніми
interference (More technical and general term for disruption of a signal.)
Антоніми
clear signal (Refers to audio or video without distortion or noise.)
Словосполучення
radio static
|TV static
|background static
Теми
technology
|communication
Приклади
- I could barely hear the announcement over the static.
- The old TV showed nothing but static.
- Static filled the airwaves during the storm.
Навчальні приклади
- There is static on my radio.
- I hear static on the phone.
- The TV has static when it rains.
adjective
technical
B2
property
3
Without electrical current flow
Describes electricity that is not moving through wires.
Модель уживання:
static [electricity/charge]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'static electricity' with 'electric shock', but static electricity is a buildup, not continuous flow.
Синоніми
stationary (electric) (Technical usage referring specifically to electric charges at rest.)
Антоніми
current electricity (Electricity in motion through a conductor.)
Словосполучення
static electricity
|static charge
Теми
science
|technology
Приклади
- Static electricity can cause small shocks when you touch metal.
- The experiment measured the effects of a static charge.
- Static buildup can damage computer components.
Навчальні приклади
- Static electricity makes my hair stand up.
- You can get a shock from static charge.
- Static can hurt electronics.
Іменник
informal
C1
entity
4
Criticism or complaints from others
Complaints or negative comments from people about what you do or say.
Модель уживання:
get static from [someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may think 'static' here refers to sound, but it’s figurative for criticism.
Синоніми
flak (Informal term for criticism, often more colloquial.)
Антоніми
praise (Positive feedback instead of criticism.)
Словосполучення
get static
|take static
Теми
emotions
|communication
Приклади
- She got a lot of static from her boss for missing the deadline.
- He’s been taking static from his neighbors about the noise.
- I don’t need any more static from you today.
Навчальні приклади
- I get static from my parents about my grades.
- He takes static from his team for being late.
- She does not like to get static from friends.
Граматика
Словникова форма
static
IPA
GB/stˈætɪk/
US/stˈætɪk/
Склади й наголос
stat - ic (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (stat)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: static
Noun
- Base: static
- Plural: static
Споріднені слова
Core family
statically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dynamic
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
statics
noun
Вирази
get static from someone
1/ɡˈɛt stˈætɪk fɹˈʌm sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
informal
Receive criticism from someone
To be criticized or complained at by someone.
Приклади
- I got some static from my boss for being late.
- She’s getting static from her neighbors about the party noise.
static electricity
1/stˈætɪk ɪlˌɛktɹˈɪsəti/
fixed phrase
Electric charge at rest on an object’s surface
Electricity that stays in one place and can cause small shocks when you touch things.
Приклади
- Static electricity can make your clothes stick together.
- You might feel a zap of static electricity after walking on carpet.