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brainless
brainless [adjective]
Stupid
US
/ˈbreɪn.ləs/
UK
/ˈbreɪn.ləs/
بی مغز
مثال:
What sort of brainless idiot would do that?
Stupid
بی مغز
What sort of brainless idiot would do that?
brainless
brain‧less /ˈbreɪnləs/ BrE AmE adjective
completely stupid:
What a brainless thing to do!
brainless
brain·less [brainless] [ˈbreɪnləs] [ˈbreɪnləs] adjective
stupid; not able to think or talk in an intelligent way
• Her husband's colleagues were brainless bores.
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
brainless / ˈbreɪn.ləs / adjective informal
stupid:
What sort of brainless idiot would do that?
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brainless
/breɪnləs/
If you describe someone or something as brainless, you mean that you think they are stupid.
I got treated as if I was a bit brainless.
= stupid
ADJ [disapproval]
brainless
brain·less /ˈbreɪnləs/ adj [more ~; most ~] informal : very stupid or silly
• He thought most of his coworkers were brainless.
• The plot of the new movie is brainless and the acting is terrible.
- brain·less·ly adv
- brain·less·ness noun [noncount]
Sad
غمگین، اندوهگین
Melancholy autumn days
melancholy
I. mel‧an‧chol‧y1 /ˈmelənkəli $ -kɑːli/ BrE AmE adjective
very sad:
The music suited her melancholy mood.
adjective
very sad or making you feel sadness
Syn: mournful, Syn: sombre
• melancholy thoughts/memories
• The melancholy song died away.
Word Origin:
Middle English: from Old French melancolie, via late Latin from Greek melankholia, from melas, melan- ‘black’ + kholē ‘bile’, an excess of which was formerly believed to cause depression.
Example Bank:
• She began to feel more and more melancholy.
• He was a tall man with a long, melancholy face.
• I grew very melancholy and weary.
• She was in a melancholy mood.
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
melancholy / ˈmel.əŋ.kɒl.i / / -kɑː.li / adjective
sad:
melancholy autumn days
a melancholy piece of music
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melancholy
/melənkɒli/
1.
You describe something that you see or hear as melancholy when it gives you an intense feeling of sadness.
The only sounds were the distant, melancholy cries of the sheep...
ADJ
2.
Melancholy is an intense feeling of sadness which lasts for a long time and which strongly affects your behaviour and attitudes. (LITERARY)
I was deeply aware of his melancholy as he stood among the mourners...
N-UNCOUNT
3.
If someone feels or looks melancholy, they feel or look very sad. (LITERARY)
It was in these hours of the late afternoon that Tom Mulligan felt most melancholy...
He fixed me with those luminous, empty eyes and his melancholy smile.
ADJ
melancholy
2melancholy adj [more ~; most ~] : feeling or showing sadness : very unhappy
• She was in a melancholy mood.
• He became quiet and melancholy as the hours slowly passed.
• melancholy [=sad, depressing] music/thoughts
belonging to or relating to Brazil or its people
برزیلی، وابسته به کشور برزیل و مردم آن
Brazilian football
فوتبال برزیلی
Brazilian
I. Bra‧zil‧i‧an1 /brəˈzɪliən/ BrE AmE adjective
relating to Brazil or its people
Brazilian
Bra·zil·ian 7 [Brazilian Brazilians] adjective, noun [brəˈzɪliən] [brəˈzɪliən]
adjective
from or connected with Brazil
Brazilian
[brəzɪ̱liən]
Brazilians
ADJ
Brazilian means belonging or relating to Brazil, or to its people or culture.
N-COUNT
A Brazilian is a person who comes from Brazil.
In or at the front of something
جلویی
One of his front teeth is missing.
>> front adjective:
the front door
the front seat of a car
II. front2 S1 W2 BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
1. at, on, or in the front of something OPP back:
Two of his front teeth had been knocked out.
the front cover of ‘Hello!’ magazine
the front wheel of his bicycle
the dog’s front legs
front door/garden/porch etc (=at the front of a house)
We walked up the front steps and into the reception area.
front seat/row
We got there an hour early in order to get seats in the front row.
2. a front organization is a legal one that is run in order to hide a secret or illegal activity:
a front organization for importing heroin ⇨ ↑front man(1)
3. technical a front vowel sound is made by raising your tongue at the front of your mouth, such as the vowel sound in ‘see’ ⇨ back
adjective only before noun
1. on or at the front of sth
• front teeth
• the front wheels of the car
• We had seats in the front row.
• an animal's front legs
• Let's go through to the front room (= the main room in a house where people sit and entertain guests).
• a front-seat passenger
compare back, hind adj.
2. (phonetics) (of a vowel) produced with the front of the tongue in a higher position than the back, for example /[iː] / in English
compare back, central
Word Origin:
Middle English (denoting the forehead): from Old French front (noun), fronter (verb), from Latin frons, front- ‘forehead, front’.
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
front / frʌnt / adjective [ before noun ]
B1 in or at the front of something:
One of his front teeth is missing.
I'd like seats on the front row of the stalls.
a dog's front paws
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front
/frʌnt/
(fronts, fronting, fronted)
Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.
1.
The front of something is the part of it that faces you, or that faces forward, or that you normally see or use.
One man sat in an armchair, and the other sat on the front of the desk...
Stand at the front of the line...
Her cotton dress had ripped down the front.
≠ back
N-COUNT: usu sing, oft the N of n
2.
The front of a building is the side or part of it that faces the street.
Attached to the front of the house, there was a large veranda.
N-COUNT: usu sing, oft the N of n
3.
A person’s or animal’s front is the part of their body between their head and their legs that is on the opposite side to their back.
If you lie your baby on his front, he’ll lift his head and chest up.
≠ back
N-SING: poss N
4.
Front is used to refer to the side or part of something that is towards the front or nearest to the front.
I went out there on the front porch...
She was only six and still missing her front teeth...
Children may be tempted to climb into the front seat while the car is in motion.
≠ back
ADJ: ADJ n
5.
The front page of a newspaper is the outside of the first page, where the main news stories are printed.
The Guardian’s front page carries a photograph of the two foreign ministers...
The violence in the Gaza Strip makes the front page of most of the newspapers.
ADJ: ADJ n
see also front-page
6.
The front is a road next to the sea in a seaside town. (BRIT)
Amy went out for a last walk along the sea front.
= promenade
N-SING: the N
7.
In a war, the front is a line where two opposing armies are facing each other.
Sonja’s husband is fighting at the front.
N-COUNT: usu the N in sing
see also front line
8.
If you say that something is happening on a particular front, you mean that it is happening with regard to a particular situation or field of activity.
We’re moving forward on a variety of fronts.
N-COUNT
9.
If someone puts on a particular kind of front, they pretend to have a particular quality.
Michael kept up a brave front both to the world and in his home...
N-COUNT: usu adj N
10.
An organization or activity that is a front for one that is illegal or secret is used to hide it.
...a firm later identified by the police as a front for crime syndicates...
= cover
N-COUNT: usu N for n
11.
In relation to the weather, a front is a line where a mass of cold air meets a mass of warm air.
A very active cold front brought dramatic weather changes to Kansas on Wednesday.
N-COUNT
12.
A building or an area of land that fronts a particular place or fronts onto it is next to it and faces it.
...real estate, which includes undeveloped land fronting the city convention center...
There are some delightful Victorian houses fronting onto the pavement.
...quaint cottages fronted by lawns and flowerbeds.
= face
VERB: V n, V onto n, V-ed
13.
The person who fronts an organization is the most senior person in it. (BRIT; in AM, use head)
He fronted a formidable band of fighters...
The commission, fronted by Sir Isaac Hayatali, was set up in June 1992.
= head
VERB: V n, V-ed
14.
If a person or thing is in front, they are ahead of others in a moving group, or further forward than someone or something else.
Officers will crack down on lunatic motorists who speed or drive too close to the car in front...
‘What’s with this guy?’ demanded an American voice in the row in front.
PHRASE
15.
Someone who is in front in a competition or contest at a particular point is winning at that point.
Richard Dunwoody is in front in the jockeys’ title race...
Some preliminary polls show him out in front.
= leading
PHRASE: PHR after v, v-link PHR
16.
If someone or something is in front of a particular thing, they are facing it, ahead of it, or close to the front part of it.
She sat down in front of her dressing-table mirror to look at herself...
Something darted out in front of my car, and my car hit it...
A police car was parked in front of the house.
PREP-PHRASE
17.
If you do or say something in front of someone else, you do or say it when they are present.
They never argued in front of their children...
He has been brought up not to swear in front of women.
PREP-PHRASE
18.
On the home front or on the domestic front means with regard to your own country rather than foreign countries. (JOURNALISM)
Its present economic ills on the home front are largely the result of overspending...
On the domestic front, the president got his way with his budget proposals.
PHRASE: PHR with cl
2front adj always used before a noun
1 : of or relating to the front : located at the front
• There's a small statue on the front lawn.
• He keeps his wallet in his front pocket.
• the front entrance/hall
• She likes to sit in the front [=first] row. = She likes front-row seats.
• the front door [=the door in the front of a building that is usually the main entrance]
• The story appeared on the front page [=the first page] of the newspaper.
• We checked into the hotel at the front desk. [=the desk in a building where visitors are greeted]
• There is a dent in the car's front end. [=the part of a vehicle that faces forward]
2 golf
- used to refer to the first 9 holes of an 18-hole golf course
• He was two over par on the front nine.
front and center US : in the most important position or area
• These issues are front and center in voters' minds.
Being the first one after the present one or after the one just mentioned
بعدی
Take the next turning on the right.
adjective
1 coming after this one:
I'm going on holiday next week.
Take the next road on the right.
2 nearest to this one:
I live in the next village.
next to somebody or something at the side of somebody or something same meaning beside:
The bank is next to the post office.
next
I. next1 S1 W1 /nekst/ BrE AmE determiner, adjective
1. the next event, day, time etc is the one that happens after the present one, or the previous one:
I just missed my flight to Chicago. When’s the next one?
We’ll look at the proposals at the next meeting.
Over the next couple of months, try to relax more and get more exercise.
next week/year/Monday etc
We’re hoping to open the factory some time next year.
the next day/week etc (=on or during the following day, week etc)
She called me and we arranged to meet the next day.
(the) next time
Next time I go skiing, I’ll wear warmer clothes.
2. the next house, room, place etc is the one that is nearest to where you are now:
Turn left at the next corner.
We could hear them arguing in the next room. ⇨ ↑next to
3. the next person or thing in a list, series etc comes after the one that you are dealing with now:
Read the next two chapters before Friday.
Do they have the next size up (=a slightly bigger size)?
4. next biggest/most common etc almost as big, more common etc than the one you are talking about:
Cancer-related diseases are the next biggest killers.
5. the next best thing the thing or situation that is almost as good as the one you really want:
If I can’t be home for Christmas, phoning you on the day is the next best thing.
6. the next thing I/she etc knew informal used when something surprising happens very suddenly:
The next thing I knew, I was lying face down on the pavement.
7. as the next man/person as any other man or person:
I am as keen to do well as the next man.
• • •
THESAURUS
▪ next happening or coming immediately after another one: When does the next train to London leave? | I’ll see you next Saturday.
▪ following happening or coming immediately after something – used about periods of time, or parts of a piece of writing: We met the following day. | The following weeks passed quickly. | the following pages of the book
▪ subsequent formal happening or coming at some time after something else: the subsequent success of the film | This will be explained in more detail in subsequent chapters. | This figure is expected to rise steeply in subsequent years.
▪ succeeding coming after someone or something else – used about a series of groups of people, periods of time, or parts of a book: succeeding generations | Succeeding governments have made the same mistake. | During the succeeding weeks he wrote several more letters.
▪ coming happening soon: The information will be mailed to members during the coming weeks. | The villagers are storing up wood for the coming winter.
II. next2 S1 W1 BrE AmE adverb
1. immediately afterwards:
With John here, you never know what will happen next.
Next, put it in the oven for 20 minutes.
2. the next time:
When I next saw her she completely ignored me.
next
next adjective, adverb, noun [nekst] [nekst]
adjective only before noun
1. (usually with the) coming straight after sb/sth in time, order or space
• The next train to Baltimore is at ten.
• The next six months will be the hardest.
• the next chapter
• Who's next?
• the woman in the next room
• I fainted and the next thing I knew I was in the hospital.
• (informal) Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids.
2. (used without the) ~ Monday, week, summer, year, etc. the Monday, week, etc. immediately following
• Next Thursday is 12 April.
• Next time I'll bring a book.
more at from one day to the next at day, better luck next time at luck n.
Word Origin:
Old English nēhsta ‘nearest’, superlative of nēah ‘nigh’; compare with Dutch naast and German nächste.
Thesaurus:
next adj. only before noun
• The next train to Baltimore will be at 12.20.
the following • • coming • • future • • later • |especially AmE upcoming • |formal subsequent • • forthcoming • • prospective •
Opp: last, Opp: past
the next/following month/decade/generation
the next event /future/later/upcoming/subsequent/forthcoming events
sb's next/future/later/upcoming/subsequent/forthcoming book/marriage
Which Word?:
next / nearest
(The) next means ‘after this/that one’ in time or in a series of events, places or people: ▪ When is your next appointment? ◊ ▪ Turn left at the next traffic lights. ◊ ▪ Who’s next? (The) nearest means ‘closest’ in space: ▪ Where’s the nearest supermarket?
Notice the difference between the prepositions nearest to and next to: ▪ Janet’s sitting nearest to the window ▪ (= of all the people in the room) ▪. ◊ ▪ Sarah’s sitting next to the window ▪ (= right beside it). In informal BrE nearest can be used instead of nearest to: ▪ Who’s sitting nearest the door?
Example Bank:
• I'm going away next month.
• Next time I'll bring a book.
• Round here, you leave school at sixteen and next thing you know, you're married with three kids.
• The next chapter deals with the post-war situation.
• The woman in the next room was talking in a very loud voice.
• Who's next?
Idiom: next man/woman/person
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
next / nekst / adjective , pronoun
A1 being the first one after the present one or after the one just mentioned:
Who works in the office next to yours?
Take the next turning on the right.
Who do you think will be the next president?
Nothing really changes around here. One day is pretty much like the next.
(The) next time you want to borrow something, please ask me first.
I'm so busy it's hard to remember what I'm supposed to be doing from one moment to the next.
She's on holiday for the next few days.
You'll have to wait until your next birthday for a new bike.
Can we arrange a meeting for the week after next?
What do you think you'll be doing this time next year?
We had a dreadful argument, but he phoned me the next day (= the day after) to apologize.
Excuse me, it's my turn to be served - I was next.
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next
/nekst/
Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.
1.
The next period of time, event, person, or thing is the one that comes immediately after the present one or after the previous one.
I got up early the next morning.
...the next available flight...
Who will be the next prime minister?...
I want my next child born at home...
Many senior citizens have very few visitors from one week to the next...
ORD
2.
You use next in expressions such as next Friday, next day and next year to refer, for example, to the first Friday, day, or year that comes after the present or previous one.
Let’s plan a big night next week...
He retires next January...
Next day the EU summit strengthened their ultimatum.
DET
•
Next is also an adjective.
I shall be 26 years old on Friday next.
ADJ: n ADJ
•
Next is also a pronoun.
He predicted that the region’s economy would grow by about six per cent both this year and next.
PRON
3.
The next place or person is the one that is nearest to you or that is the first one that you come to.
Grace sighed so heavily that Trish could hear it in the next room...
The man in the next chair was asleep...
Stop at the next corner. I’m getting out.
ADJ: det ADJ
4.
The thing that happens next is the thing that happens immediately after something else.
Next, close your eyes then screw them up tight...
I don’t know what to do next...
The news is next.
ADV: ADV with cl, ADV after v, be ADV
5.
When you next do something, you do it for the first time since you last did it.
I next saw him at his house in Berkshire...
When we next met, he was much more jovial.
ADV: ADV before v
6.
You use next to say that something has more of a particular quality than all other things except one. For example, the thing that is next best is the one that is the best except for one other thing.
The one thing he didn’t have was a son. I think he’s felt that a grandson is the next best thing...
At least three times more daffodils are grown than in Holland, the next largest grower.
= second
ADV: ADV adj-superl
7.
You use after next in expressions such as the week after next to refer to a period of time after the next one. For example, when it is May, the month after next is July.
...the party’s annual conference, to be held in Bournemouth the week after next.
PHRASE: n PHR
8.
If you say that you do something or experience something as much as the next person, you mean that you are no different from anyone else in the respect mentioned.
I’m as ambitious as the next man. I’d like to manage at the very highest level.
PHRASE: as group PHR [emphasis]
9.
If one thing is next to another thing, it is at the other side of it.
She sat down next to him on the sofa.
...at the southern end of the Gaza Strip next to the Egyptian border...
The car was parked in the small weedy lot next to the hotel.
= beside
PREP-PHRASE
10.
You use next to in order to give the most important aspect of something when comparing it with another aspect.
Her children were the number two priority in her life next to her career...
= after
PREP-PHRASE
11.
You use next to before a negative, or a word that suggests something negative, to mean almost, but not completely.
Johnson still knew next to nothing about tobacco...
Most pre-prepared weight loss products are next to useless.
= virtually
PHRASE: PHR after v, v-link PHR, PHR nothing/adj
1next /ˈnɛkst/ adj
1 : coming after this one : coming after the one that just came, happened, etc.
• the next day [=the day that comes after this day]
• Please turn to the next [=following] page.
• I'll see you next Monday.
• Are you coming this Thursday or next Thursday? [=are you coming on Thursday of this week or Thursday of next week?]
• Next year's party will be even better.
• For the next two years [=two years after this point], she did nothing but eat, sleep, and study.
• the very next thing that happened
• Can I help the next person in line? Who's next?
• We could hear people talking in the next room.
• At the next set of lights, turn left.
• Next stop, Los Angeles.
• I need the next size up.
• The next time we will see each other will be on our wedding day.
• Next time, please remember to bring your books to class.
• in the next life [=in the afterlife; in the life that we may have after death]
• I slipped, and the next thing I knew [=right after that happened], I was lying face up on the ground.
2 : any other
• He said he's as willing to do it as the next man. [=he's as willing as anyone else would be]
• She knew the answer as well as the next person.
next to : almost but not quite
• It's next to [=nearly, practically] impossible to drive in this snow.
• You ate next to nothing at dinner. Aren't you hungry?
• We were next to last in line. [=there was one person or group behind us]
• He finished next to last in the race.
• the next to last day of our vacation [=the day immediately before the last day of our vacation]
suitable or correct, or as it should be
مناسب
He's the right person for the job.
adjective
pronunciation
The word right sounds like quite.
1 good; fair or what the law allows:
It's not right to leave young children alone in the house.
2 correct or true:
That's not the right answer.
'Are you Mr Johnson?' 'Yes, that's right.'
3 best:
Is she the right person for the job?
opposite wrong
4 on or of the side of the body that faces east when a person faces north:
Most people write with their right hand.
opposite left
right
I. right1 S1 W1 /raɪt/ BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: adverb: ↑right, ↑rightly, ↑rightfully, righeously, righteousness; noun: ↑right, ↑rightness, rights, ↑righteousness; adjective: ↑right, ↑righteous, ↑rightful; verb: ↑right]
[Language: Old English; Origin: riht]
1. TRUE/CORRECT
a) a statement or piece of information that is right is correct and based on true facts SYN correct OPP wrong:
Yes, that’s the right answer.
Is that the right time?
I got most of the questions right.
His ideas have now been proved right.
b) [not before noun] if you are right, you have said something that is correct and based on true facts OPP wrong:
I think you’re right. We should have set out earlier.
right about
You were right about the hotel being too crowded.
I think the Prime Minister is only half right.
Am I right in thinking that you two have met before?
2. SUITABLE the right thing, person, method etc is the one that is most suitable or effective OPP wrong:
I think you’ve made the right decision.
I think she’s definitely the right person for the job.
right for
A huge development like this isn’t right for such a small village.
3. SIDE [only before noun]
a) your right side is the side with the hand that most people write with OPP left:
He had a knife in his right hand.
a scar on the right side of her face
b) on the same side of something as your right side OPP left:
Take the next right turn.
the right bank of the river
4. PROBLEMS something that is not right is not in the state it should be in:
The engine’s not quite right.
This cheese doesn’t smell right.
Things haven’t been right between me and James for some time.
put/set something right (=correct something)
It didn’t take long to find the fault and put it right.
5. MORALLY if someone is right to do something, their action is morally correct or sensible OPP wrong
right to do something
Do you think I was right to report them to the police?
It can’t be right to keep lying to your family.
it is right that
I think it’s right that the people who work hardest should earn the most.
It’s only right (=completely right) that he should get his share of the money.
The company wants to do the right thing and offer compensation to all the injured workers.
6. that’s right spoken
a) used to agree with what someone says or to answer ‘yes’ to a question:
‘I gather you work in the sales department?’ ‘That’s right.’
‘Some people find it very difficult to work quickly.’ ‘That’s right, and they often find exams very stressful.’
b) used when you are telling someone that you are angry about what they are doing:
That’s right! Just blame me for everything, as usual!
7. right you are British English spoken used to say ‘yes’ to a request, order, or suggestion
8. EMPHASIS [only before noun] British English spoken used to emphasize how bad someone or something is SYN total, complete:
He sounds like a right idiot!
The house was in a right mess when we got back.
9. HEALTH spoken if you are not feeling right, you are not feeling completely well:
I haven’t been feeling right all day.
A few days in bed will soon put you right.
You’ll soon be as right as rain (=completely healthy). ⇨ put somebody right/straight at ↑put(9)
10. SOCIALLY the right people, places, schools etc are considered to be the best or most important:
Sonia’s always careful to be seen with the right people.
11. be in the right place at the right time to be in the place where something useful becomes available or is being offered:
Being a news photographer is all about being in the right place at the right time.
—rightness noun [uncountable]:
He was convinced of the rightness of his cause.
⇨ put something right at ↑put(8)
• • •
COLLOCATIONS
■ adverbs
▪ quite right (=completely right) You were quite right – we should never have gone with them.
▪ absolutely right You’re absolutely right.
▪ exactly right My figures may not be exactly right.
▪ dead right informal (=completely correct, used for emphasis) You were dead right not to trust him.
▪ half/partly right (=correct to some degree, but not completely) That theory may still be partly right.
■ verbs
▪ get something right For once, he got my name right.
▪ be proved right We warned that it would not work, and we have been proved right.
▪ be right in saying/thinking etc I think I’m right in saying they once employed 2000 people.
• • •
THESAURUS
▪ right not wrong – used about something someone says, or about the person who says it: the right answer | You were right about the colour. | ‘He’s about thirty, isn’t he?’ ‘That’s right.’
▪ correct right. Correct sounds more formal than right: the correct answer | He is absolutely correct. | Unfortunately, this information is not correct.
▪ accurate right – used about information, measurements, descriptions etc: Make sure that your measurements are accurate. | an accurate description of the suspect
▪ exact an exact number, amount, or time is completely correct, and is no more and no less than it should be: The exact time is 9.28 a.m. | The exact weight of the baby was 3.3 kilos.
▪ spot-on British English spoken informal exactly right – used especially about guesses or things people say: His answer was spot-on. | You’re spot-on.
right
right [right rights righted righting] adjective, adverb, noun, verb, exclamation [raɪt] [raɪt]
adjective
MORALLY GOOD
1. not usually before noun ~ (to do sth) morally good or acceptable; correct according to law or a person's duty
• You were quite right to criticize him.
• Is it ever right to kill?
• It seems only right to warn you of the risk.
• I hope we're doing the right thing.
Opp: wrong
TRUE/CORRECT
2. true or correct as a fact
• Did you get the answer right?
• ‘What's the right time?’ ‘10.37.’
• ‘David, isn't it?’ ‘Yes, that's right.’
• (informal) It was Monday you went to see Angie, right?
• Let me get this right (= understand correctly) — you want us to do an extra ten hours' work for no extra pay?
Opp: wrong
3. correct for a particular situation or thing, or for a particular person
• Have you got the right money (= the exact amount) for the bus fare?
• Is this the right way to the beach?
• You're not holding it the right way up.
• Are you sure you've got that on the right way round?
• Next time we'll get it right.
• He's the right man for the job.
• I'm glad you split up. She wasn't right for you.
• I was waiting for the right moment to ask him.
• She knows all the right people (= important people, for example those who can help her career).
• His success was down to being in the right place at the right time (= being able to take opportunities when they came).
Opp: wrong
4. not before noun correct in your opinion or judgement
• ~ (about sth) She was right about Tom having no money.
• ~ (to do sth) You're right to be cautious.
• ‘It's not easy.’ ‘Yeah, you're right.’
• ~ (in doing sth) Am I right in thinking we've met before?
Opp: wrong
NORMAL
5. not before noun in a normal or good enough condition
• I don't feel quite right today (= I feel ill/sick).
• That sausage doesn't smell right.
• Things aren't right between her parents.
• If only I could have helped put matters right.
• He's not quite right in the head (= not mentally normal).
Opp: wrong
NOT LEFT
6. only before noun of, on or towards the side of the body that is towards the east when a person faces north
• my right eye
• Keep on the right side of the road.
• Take a right turn at the intersection.
see also right-wing, Opp: left
COMPLETE
7. only before noun (BrE, informal, especially disapproving) used to emphasize sth bad
• You made a right mess of that!
• I felt a right idiot.
see also all right
more at press/push all the right buttons at button v., get/start off on the right/wrong foot (with sb) at foot n., have your head screwed on (the right way) at head n., sb's heart is in the right place at heart, have the right idea at idea, left, right and centreright, left and centre at left adv., might is right at might n., Mr Right at Mr, hit/strike the right/wrong note at note n., get on the right/wrong side of sbon the right/wrong side of forty, fifty, etc. at side n., on the right/wrong track at track n.
Word Origin:
Old English riht (adjective and noun), rihtan (verb), rihte (adverb), of Germanic origin; related to Latin rectus ‘ruled’, from an Indo-European root denoting movement in a straight line.
Thesaurus:
right adj.
1. not usually before noun
• Hunting may be legal, but that doesn't make it right.
acceptable • • good • • proper • • justified • • justifiable • • decent • |formal due •
Opp: wrong
right/acceptable/good/proper/justified/justifiable to do sth
right/justified in doing sth
right/acceptable/good/proper that…
do the right/proper/decent thing
2.
• I got about half the answers right.
correct • • true •
Opp: wrong
right/correct about sth
the right/correct/true answer
the right/correct time
Right or correct? Correct is more formal than right and is more likely to be used in official instructions or documents.
3.
• He's definitely the right man for this job.
good • • appropriate • • suitable • • convenient • • apt • • fit • |informal cut out for/to be sth • |formal fitting •
Opp: wrong
right/good/appropriate/suitable/convenient/apt/fit/cut out/fitting for sb/sth
right/good/appropriate/suitable/convenient/apt/fit/fitting that…
right/good/appropriate/suitable/convenient/fit/fitting to do sth
Which word? How good, appropriate or suitable sb/sth is is a matter of judgement; how right sb/sth is is more a matter of fact:
• Do you think she would be a/an good/appropriate/suitable person to ask?
¤ a right person to ask:
• She's definitely the right person to ask.
¤ She's definitely the good/appropriate/suitable person to ask.
4.
• You're right to be cautious in this situation.
correct • |especially BrE proper •
Opp: wrong
right/correct about sb/sth
right/correct to do sth
right/correct in thinking/believing/saying sth
the right/correct/proper decision/judgement/conclusion/way/method/approach
Right, correct or proper? People can be right or correct about sth, but not proper: ¤ You're proper to be cautious. Correct and proper are more often used to talk about methods; right is more often used to talk about beliefs and decisions.
Synonyms:
mad
crazy • nuts • batty • out of your mind • (not) in your right mind
These are all informal words that describe sb who has a mind that does not work normally.
mad • (informal, especially BrE) having a mind that does not work normally: ▪ I thought I'd go mad if I stayed any longer.
Mad is an informal word used to suggest that sb's behaviour is very strange, often because of extreme emotional pressure. It is offensive if used to describe sb suffering from a real mental illness; use mentally ill instead. Mad is not usually used in this meaning in North American English; use crazy instead.
crazy • (informal, especially NAmE) having a mind that does not work normally: ▪ A crazy old woman rented the upstairs room.
Like mad, crazy is offensive if used to describe sb suffering from a real mental illness.
nuts • [not before noun] (informal) mad: ▪ That noise is driving me nuts! ◊ ▪ You guys are nuts!
batty • (informal, especially BrE) slightly mad, in a harmless way: ▪ Her mum's completely batty.
out of your mind • (informal) unable to think or behave normally, especially because of extreme shock or anxiety: ▪ She was out of her mind with grief.
(not) in your right mind • (informal) (not) mentally normal: ▪ No one in their right mind ▪ would choose to work there.
to be mad/crazy/nuts/out of your mind/not in your right mind to do sth
to go mad/crazy/nuts/batty
to drive sb mad/crazy/nuts/batty/out of their mind
completely mad/crazy/nuts/batty/out of your mind
Synonyms:
right
correct
Both these words describe a belief, opinion, decision or method that is suitable or the best one for a particular situation.
right • if sb is right to do or think sth, that is a good thing to do or think in that situation: ▪ You're right to be cautious. ◊ ▪ You made the right decision. ◊ ▪ ‘It's not easy.’ ‘Yes, you're right.’
correct • (of a method, belief, opinion or decision) right and suitable in a particular situation: ▪ What's the correct way to shut the machine down? ◊ ▪ I don't think she's correct to say he's incompetent.
right or correct?
Correct is more formal than right. It is more often used for methods and right is more often used for beliefs, opinions and decisions.
right/correct about sb/sth
right/correct to do sth
right/correct in thinking/believing/saying sth
the right/correct decision/judgement/conclusion
the right/correct way/method/approach
absolutely/quite right/correct
Synonyms:
true
right • correct
These words all describe sth that cannot be doubted as fact and includes no mistakes.
true • connected with facts rather than things that have been invented or guessed: ▪ Are the following statements ▪ true or false ▪? ◊ ▪ Is it ▪ true (that) ▪ she's leaving?
right • that is true and cannot be doubted as a fact: ▪ I got about half the answers right. ◊ ▪ What's the right time?
correct • right according to the facts and without any mistakes: ▪ Only one of the answers is correct. ◊ ▪ Check that all the details are correct.
right or correct?
Correct is more formal than right and is more likely to be used in official or formal instructions or documents.
right/correct about sb/sth
the true/right/correct answer
the right/correct time
Example Bank:
• He never gets anything right.
• I'm sure it'll all turn out right in the end.
• It may be a very easy way to make money, but that doesn't make it right.
• James did what he thought was right.
• She needs to get everything exactly right for her guests.
• The meat doesn't taste right to me.
• There's something not quite right about these figures.
• You were quite right about the weather.
• You're dead right. There's nothing we can do.
• ‘David, isn't it?‘‘Yes, that's right.’
• ‘I'll have to do it again.’ ‘Too right you will.’
• ‘It's not easy.’ ‘Yeah, you're right.’
• A few details are missing, but the description is more or less right.
• Am I right in thinking we've met before?
• Are you sure that sweater's on the right way (around)?
• Have you got the right money for the bus fare?
• He's definitely the right man for the job.
• He's made the right decision.
• His success was down to being in the right place at the right time.
• Hunting may be legal, but that doesn't make it right.
• I don't believe she's right in this case.
• I don't think she was right for you.
• I got about half the answers right.
• I hope we're doing the right thing.
• I think you were right to do what you did.
• I was doing what I thought was right.
• If only I could have helped put matters right.
• It was Monday you went to see Angie, right?
• It's right that he should be punished.
• Let me get this right, you want us to do ten hours' extra work for no extra pay?
• Next time we'll get it right.
• She's definitely the right person to ask.
• That sausage doesn't smell right.
• Things aren't right between her parents.
• What's the right time?
• What's the right way to do this?
• You were quite right to tell me.
• You're not holding it the right way up.
• You're right to be cautious.
Idioms: bang to rights ▪ do right by somebody ▪ give your right arm for to do something ▪ in your own right ▪ in your right mind ▪ put somebody to rights ▪ right a wrong ▪ right and left ▪ right as rain ▪ right enough ▪ right now ▪ right off ▪ right off the bat ▪ right on ▪ right side up ▪ right, left and centre ▪ see somebody right ▪ she'll be right ▪ too right
Derived Word: rightness
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
right / raɪt / adjective (CORRECT)
A1 correct:
You got three answers right and two wrong.
I set the clock to the right time.
"Is that Ms Kramer?" "Yes, that's right."
Am I right in think ing (= is it true) that you will be at the conference?
You're right to be annoyed - you've been treated very badly.
You must put matters right (= make the situation better) by telling the truth.
→ Compare wrong adjective (NOT CORRECT)
A1 If you are right about something or someone, you are correct in your judgment or statement about it or them:
You were right about Pete - he's a real troublemaker.
right / raɪt / adjective (SUITABLE)
B1 suitable or correct, or as it should be:
He's the right person for the job.
I think you've made the right decision.
The temperature of the swimming pool was just right (= exactly as I wanted it) .
That hat looks just right on you.
He thought the time was right to let his intentions be known.
→ Compare wrong adjective (NOT SUITABLE)
describes a person who is considered to be socially important or a place that such people go to:
She knows all the right people.
He likes to be seen in the right clubs and restaurants.
the right way round/up UK ( US the right way around/up ) in the correct position:
The lid has to go on the right way round or it won't fit.
Keep the bottle the right way up.
right / raɪt / adjective [ after verb ] (MORALLY ACCEPTABLE)
B2 considered fair or morally acceptable by most people:
I don't believe they should have put him in prison. It isn't right.
[ + to infinitive ] It 's not right to criticize someone behind their back.
[ + that ] It is only (= completely) right that men and women should be paid the same for doing the same work.
→ Compare wrong adjective (IMMORAL)
right / raɪt / adjective (HEALTHY)
healthy, or working correctly:
Since eating that food last night, I haven't felt quite right.
Something isn't quite right with the brakes on your bike.
right / raɪt / adjective [ before noun ] informal (COMPLETE)
used for emphasizing when something is bad:
He's a right idiot.
His house is a right mess.
right / raɪt / adjective , adverb (DIRECTION)
A2 on or towards the side of your body that is to the east when you are facing north:
Most people write with their right hand.
Turn/Go right (= take the road on the right) at the first traffic lights.
US I took/made ( informal hung ) a right (= turned into the next road on the right side) after crossing the bridge.
In this photo, my wife is the woman standing on/to my right.
→ Compare left adjective adverb
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right
I [ra͟ɪt]CORRECT, APPROPRIATE, OR ACCEPTABLE
rights, righting, righted
(Please look at category 17 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.)
1) ADJ If something is right, it is correct and agrees with the facts.
That's absolutely right...
Clocks never told the right time...
You chip away at the problem until somebody comes up with the right answer...
The barman tells me you saw Ann on Tuesday morning. Is that right?
Syn:
correct
Ant:
wrong
Derived words:
rightly ADV ADV after v She attended one meeting only, if I remember rightly.
ADV: ADV after v
Right is also an adverb. He guessed right about some things.
2) ADJ: usu ADJ n If you do something in the right way or in the right place, you do it as or where it should be done or was planned to be done.
Walking, done in the right way, is a form of aerobic exercise...
They have computerized systems to ensure delivery of the right pizza to the right place...
The chocolate is then melted down to exactly the right temperature.
Syn:
correctly
Ant:
wrong
ADV: ADV after v
Right is also an adverb. To make sure I did everything right, I bought a fat instruction book.
3) ADJ: usu ADJ n If you say that someone is seen in all the right places or knows all the right people, you mean that they go to places which are socially acceptable or know people who are socially acceptable.
He was always to be seen in the right places...
Through his father, he had met all the right people.
Ant:
wrong
4) ADJ If someone is right about something, they are correct in what they say or think about it.
Ron has been right about the result of every General Election but one...
Is that true? Was she right?...
Am I right in thinking you're the only person in the club who's actually played at Wembley?
Syn:
correct
Ant:
wrong
Derived words:
rightly ADV He rightly assumed that the boy was hiding.
5) ADJ If something such as a choice, action, or decision is the right one, it is the best or most suitable one.
She'd made the right choice in leaving New York...
The right decision was made, but probably for the wrong reasons...
They decided the time was right for their escape.
Syn:
correct
Ant:
wrong
Derived words:
rightly ADV ADV with v She hoped she'd decided rightly.
6) ADJ: v-link ADJ, with brd-neg If something is not right, there is something unsatisfactory about the situation or thing that you are talking about.
Ratatouille doesn't taste right with any other oil...
The name Sue Anne never seemed quite right to Molly...
He went into hospital and came out after a week. But he still wasn't right.
Ant:
wrong
7) ADJ: v-link ADJ, usu ADJ to-inf If you think that someone was right to do something, you think that there were good moral reasons why they did it.
You were right to do what you did, under the circumstances...
The president was absolutely right in ordering the bombing raid.
Ant:
wrong
Derived words:
rightly ADV ADV before v, ADV with cl The crowd screamed for a penalty but the referee rightly ignored them... Education, quite rightly, is currently at the forefront of the political agenda.
8) ADJ: v-link ADJ, oft with brd-neg Right is used to refer to activities or actions that are considered to be morally good and acceptable.
It's not right, leaving her like this...
Fox hunting is popular among some people in this country. It doesn't make it right though...
The BBC thought it was right and proper not to show the film.
Ant:
wrong
Derived words:
rightness N-UNCOUNT usu N of n Many people have very strong opinions about the rightness or wrongness of abortion.
N-UNCOUNT
Right is also a noun. At least he knew right from wrong.
9) VERB If you right something or if it rights itself, it returns to its normal or correct state, after being in an undesirable state.
[V n] They recognise the urgency of righting the economy...
[V pron-refl] Your eyesight rights itself very quickly.
10) VERB If you right a wrong, you do something to make up for a mistake or something bad that you did in the past.
[V n] We've made progress in righting the wrongs of the past...
[V n] Having spent 25 years righting his own mistakes, he is anxious that children should not waste opportunities.
Syn:
rectify
11) VERB If you right something that has fallen or rolled over, or if it rights itself, it returns to its normal upright position.
[V n] He righted the yacht and continued the race...
[V pron-refl] The helicopter turned at an awful angle before righting itself.
12) ADJ: ADJ n The right side of a material is the side that is intended to be seen and that faces outwards when it is made into something.
Ant:
wrong
13) PHRASE: V inflects If you say that things are going right, you mean that your life or a situation is developing as you intended or expected and you are pleased with it.
I can't think of anything in my life that's going right...
I was pleased with my performance on Saturday - everything went right.
Ant:
go wrong
14) PHRASE: usu v-link PHR If someone has behaved in a way which is morally or legally right, you can say that they are in the right. You usually use this expression when the person is involved in an argument or dispute.
She wasn't entirely in the right...
Legally, the local tax office is in the right.
Ant:
in the wrong
15) PHRASE: V inflects If you put something right, you correct something that was wrong or that was causing problems.
We've discovered what's gone wrong and are going to put it right.
16) PHRASE You can use Mr Right, Miss Right, or Ms Right to talk about the kind of person that you imagine you will marry or spend the rest of your life with.
She confesses to having trouble finding Mr Right.
...bachelors searching for Ms Right.
17) heart in the right place → see heart
it serves you right → see serve
on the right side of → see sideII [ra͟ɪt]DIRECTION AND POLITICAL GROUPINGS
(The spelling Right is also used for meanings 3 and 4.)
1) N-SING: usu the N The right is one of two opposite directions, sides, or positions. If you are facing north and you turn to the right, you will be facing east. In the word `to', the `o' is to the right of the `t'.
Ahead of you on the right will be a lovely garden...
He looks to his left, up at the screen, then to his right.
Ant:
left
ADV: ADV after v
Right is also an adverb. Turn right into the street.
2) ADJ: ADJ n Your right arm, leg, or ear, for example, is the one which is on the right side of your body. Your right shoe or glove is the one which is intended to be worn on your right foot or hand.
Ant:
left
3) N-SING-COLL: the N You can refer to people who support the political ideals of capitalism and conservatism as the right. They are often contrasted with the left, who support the political ideals of socialism.
The Tory Right despise him...
The right attacks me for being irreligious.
Ant:
left
4) N-SING: the N If you say that someone has moved to the right, you mean that their political beliefs have become more right-wing.
They see the shift to the Right as a worldwide phenomenon.
Ant:
left
5) PHRASE: usu v-link PHR If someone is at a person's right hand, they work closely with that person so they can help and advise them.
I think he ought to be at the right hand of the president.III [ra͟ɪt]ENTITLEMENT
rights
1) N-PLURAL: usu poss N Your rights are what you are morally or legally entitled to do or to have.
They don't know their rights...
You must stand up for your rights.
...voting rights.
2) N-SING: usu N to-inf If you have a right to do or to have something, you are morally or legally entitled to do it or to have it.
...a woman's right to choose...
People have the right to read any kind of material they wish.
3) N-PLURAL: the N, usu with supp If someone has the rights to a story or book, they are legally allowed to publish it or reproduce it in another form, and nobody else can do so without their permission.
An agent bought the rights to his life...
He'd tried to buy the film rights of all George Bernard Shaw's plays.
4) PHRASE: PHR with cl If something is not the case but you think that it should be, you can say that by rights it should be the case.
She did work which by rights should be done by someone else.
5) PHRASE: usu n adj PHR If someone is a successful or respected person in their own right, they are successful or respected because of their own efforts and talents rather than those of the people they are closely connected with.
Although now a celebrity in her own right, actress Lynn Redgrave knows the difficulties of living in the shadow of her famous older sister...
Their baby is a person in his own right.
6) PHRASE: V inflects, PHR to-inf If you say that you reserve the right to do something, you mean that you will do it if you feel that it is necessary.
He reserved the right to change his mind...
The ministry said it reserved the right to take whatever action necessary.
7) PHRASE: usu v-link PHR If you say that someone is within their rights to do something, you mean that they are morally or legally entitled to do it.
You were quite within your rights to refuse to co-operate with him.
Syn:
justifiedIV [ra͟ɪt]DISCOURSE USES
1) ADV: ADV cl You use right in order to attract someone's attention or to indicate that you have dealt with one thing so you can go on to another. [SPOKEN]
Right, I'll be back in a minute...
Wonderful. Right, let's go to our next caller.
2) CONVENTION You can use right to check whether what you have just said is correct. [SPOKEN]
They have a small plane, right?...
So if it's not there now, the killer has it. Right?
3) ADV: ADV as reply You can say `right' to show that you are listening to what someone is saying and that you accept it or understand it. [SPOKEN]
`Your children may well come away speaking with a bit of a broad country accent' - `Right.' - `because they're mixing with country children.'
Syn:
yes
4) → See also all right
5) CONVENTION (feelings) You say `right on' to express your support or approval. [INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED, SPOKEN]
He suggested that many of the ideas just would not work. But the tenor of his input was `Right on! Please show us how to make them work'.
6) PHRASE If someone says `right you are', they are agreeing to do something in a very willing and happy way. [INFORMAL, SPOKEN]
`I want a word with you when you stop.' - `Right you are.'
Syn:
OKV [ra͟ɪt]USED FOR EMPHASIS
1) ADV: ADV adv/prep (emphasis) You can use right to emphasize the precise place, position, or time of something.
The back of a car appeared right in front of him.
...a charming resort right on the Italian frontier...
I had to decide right then.
2) ADV: ADV prep/adv (emphasis) You can use right to emphasize how far something moves or extends or how long it continues.
...the highway that runs through the Indian zone right to the army positions...
She was kept very busy right up to the moment of her departure...
It was taken right there on a conveyor belt.
Syn:
all the way
3) ADV: ADV adv/prep (emphasis) You can use right to emphasize that an action or state is complete.
The candle had burned right down...
If somebody fell in that water we could throw them a rope and pull them right out!
4) ADJ: ADJ n (emphasis) You can use right to emphasize a noun, usually a noun referring to something bad. [BRIT, INFORMAL]
He gave them a right telling off...
England's European Championship plans are in a right mess.
Syn:
real
5) ADV: ADV prep/adv (emphasis) If you say that something happened right after a particular time or event or right before it, you mean that it happened immediately after or before it.
All of a sudden, right after the summer, Mother gets married...
She then decided right before the opening to make a dramatic announcement.
Syn:
just
6) ADV: ADV adv (emphasis) If you say I'll be right there or I'll be right back, you mean that you will get to a place or get back to it in a very short time.
I'm going to get some water. I'll be right back.
7) PHRASE: PHR after v, PHR with cl (emphasis) If you do something right away or right off, you do it immediately. [INFORMAL]
He wants to see you right away...
I knew right away she was dead...
Right off I want to confess that I was wrong.
Syn:
straight away
8) PHRASE: PHR with cl (emphasis) You can use right now to emphasize that you are referring to the present moment. [INFORMAL]
Right now I'm feeling very excited...
I'm warning you; stop it right now!VI [ra͟ɪt]USED IN TITLES
right
ADV: ADV adj
Right is used in some British titles. It indicates high rank or status.
...The Right Reverend John Baker.
...the Right Honourable Lynn Jones MP.
...the Right Honourable Michael Portillo.
1right /ˈraɪt/ adj
1 usually not used before a noun : morally or socially correct or acceptable
• Stealing is not right.
• You can't treat me like this! It's not right!
• You were right to tell the teacher about the girl who you saw cheating.
• Telling the teacher was the right thing to do.
• (chiefly Brit) “After I was treated so rudely, I complained to the management.” “And quite right, too!” [=complaining was the right thing to do]
• Since they helped him, it's only right that he should help them too. [=since they helped him, he should help them too]
- opposite wrong
2 a : agreeing with the facts or truth : accurate or correct
• the right answer
• “Is that clock right? Is it noon already?” “Yes. That's right.”
• There's something not quite right about his story.
• Their theory was proved right.
• Let me get this right—you want me to lend you $1,000?!
- opposite wrong
b not used before a noun : speaking, acting, or judging in a way that agrees with the facts or truth
• You're right; the answer is six.
• I bet you like baseball. Am I right?
• Am I right in thinking that he should have never loaned her the money?
• We thought it was a bad idea, and time proved us right.
- often + about
• He was right about her not having a job.
• “Relationships aren't easy.” “You're definitely right about that.”
• Let me put/set you right about one thing: I did not start this argument!
- often followed by to + verb
• You're right to take things slowly with your new boyfriend.
- opposite wrong
c
- used in speech to ask if a statement is correct or to say that a statement is correct
• “You took the dog out for a walk, right?” “Yes, I did.”
• “We met her at the party.” “(That's) Right. Now I remember.”
• “I'll pay for the damages.” “(You're) Damn right you will!” [=(more politely) you certainly will]
• (Brit) “I'll pay for the damages.” “Too right you will.”
• (Brit) “Things are going from bad to worse.” “Too right, mate!”
d
- used in speech to say you understand and accept what someone has said
• “It's getting late.” “Oh, right. I'll be ready in a minute.”
• “I'd like a coffee, please.” “Right.” = “Right you are.”
e
- used for emphasis at the beginning of a statement
• Right. [=all right, OK] Let's get this over with.
f
- used in speech to express disbelief
• “I'm actually quite famous.” “Right. And I'm the Pope.” “No, it's true.” “Yeah, right. I don't believe you.”
3 : suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person
• She is the right person for the job.
• They're not right for each other.
• You made the right decision.
• Let me show you the right way to do it.
• He kept practicing his technique until he got it right.
• Hold the bat like this—that's right!
• This apartment is just the right size.
• That picture would be just right [=perfect] for my living room.
• I need to find the right moment to ask him for the money.
• I don't have the right tools to do the job.
• I'll buy the car if the price is right.
• He knows all the right people to succeed in this business.
• Becoming a star is often a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
• He always knows the right thing to say.
- opposite wrong; see also mr. right
4 a : in a normal or healthy state or condition
• I don't feel quite right. [=I feel somewhat ill]
• The fish you bought doesn't smell right. [=it doesn't smell the way it should]
• (informal) That boy is not right in the head.
• She is not in her right mind. [=she is mentally ill]
b not used before a noun : in a proper state or condition
• Things are not right between them. [=they do not have a good/happy relationship]
• He apologized and tried to put/set things right (with her).
5 always used before a noun
a : located on the side of your body that is away from your heart
• He felt a pain in his right side.
• her right hand/leg
b : done with your right hand
• He hit him with a right hook to the jaw.
c : located nearer to the right side of your body than to the left
• on the right side of the street
• a chair's right arm
• taking a right turn
- opposite left
6 US
- used to refer to the side of something that is meant to be on top, in front, or on the outside
• The CD fell and landed right side up/down.
• He turned his socks right side out.
- opposite wrong
7 always used before a noun Brit informal : complete or total - used for emphasis
• I felt a right fool after making that mistake!
• We were in a right mess!
(as) right as rain informal : in excellent health or condition
• After a few days of rest, you'll be right as rain again.
get off on the right foot
- see 1foot
give your right arm
- see 1give
push the right buttons
- see 1button
- see also all right
- right·ness noun [noncount]
• She questioned the rightness of his actions/decision.
having no value in money
بی ارزش، بلا استفاده، بهدردنخور
He said the jewels were worthless fakes.
worthless
adjective
having no value or use:
A cheque is worthless if you don't sign it.
worthless
worth‧less /ˈwɜːθləs $ ˈwɜːrθ-/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: worth, worthlessness, worthy, unworthiness; adjective: worth, worthless, worthwhile, worthy ≠ unworthy]
1. something that is worthless has no value, importance, or use OPP valuable:
The house was full of worthless junk.
The information was worthless to me.
2. a worthless person has no good qualities or useful skills SYN useless:
His parents had made him feel worthless.
—worthlessness noun [uncountable]:
She struggled to overcome her feelings of worthlessness.
worthless
worth·less [worthless worthlessness] [ˈwɜːθləs] [ˈwɜːrθləs] adjective
1. having no practical or financial value
• Critics say his paintings are worthless.
Opp: valuable
2. (of a person) having no good qualities or useful skills
• a worthless individual
• Constant rejections made him feel worthless.
Derived Word: worthlessness
Example Bank:
• The diseased plants are worthless to the farmer.
• The opinion polls were dismissed as worthless.
• These contradictions made his evidence worthless.
• Constant rejections made her feel worthless.
• He's just a worthless individual.
• Shares in the company are now almost worthless.
worth
worth [worth worths] adjective, noun [wɜːθ] [wɜːrθ]
adjective not before noun (used like a preposition, followed by a noun, pronoun or number, or by the -ing form of a verb)
1. ~ sth having a value in money, etc
• Our house is worth about £100 000.
• How much is this painting worth?
• to be worth a bomb/packet/fortune (= a lot of money)
• It isn't worth much.
• If you answer this question correctly, it's worth five points.
2. used to recommend the action mentioned because you think it may be useful, enjoyable, etc.
• ~ sth The museum is certainly worth a visit.
• ~ doing sth This idea is well worth considering.
• It's worth making an appointment before you go.
3. ~ sth/doing sth important, good or enjoyable enough to make sb feel satisfied, especially when difficulty or effort is involved
• Was it worth the effort?
• The new house really wasn't worth all the expense involved.
• The job involves a lot of hard work but it's worth it.
• The trip was expensive but it was worth every penny.
see also worthwhile
4. ~ sth (of a person) having money and possessions of a particular value
• He's worth £10 million.
more at a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush at bird, more than your job's worth (to do sth) at job
Word Origin:
Old English w(e)orth (adjective and noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch waard and German wert.
Synonyms:
price
cost • value • expense • worth
These words all refer to the amount of money that you have to pay for sth.
price • the amount of money that you have to pay for an item or service: ▪ house prices ◊ ▪ How much are these? They don't have a price on them. ◊ ▪ I can't afford it ▪ at that price ▪.
cost • the amount of money that you need in order to buy, make or do sth: ▪ A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £80 000.
value • how much sth is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged: ▪ The winner will receive a prize ▪ to the value of ▪ £1 000.
Especially in British English, value can also mean how much sth is worth compared with its price: ▪ This restaurant is excellent value ▪ (= is worth the money it costs) ▪.
price, cost or value?
The price is what sb asks you to pay for an item or service: ▪ to ask/charge a high price ◊ to ask/charge a high cost/value. Obtaining or achieving sth may have a cost; the value of sth is how much other people would be willing to pay for it: ▪ house prices ◊ ▪ the cost of moving house ◊ ▪ The house now has a market value of one million pounds.
expense • the money that you spend on sth; sth that makes you spend money: ▪ The garden was transformed ▪ at great expense ▪. ◊ ▪ Running a car is a big expense.
worth • the financial value of sb/sth: ▪ He has a personal net worth of $10 million.
Worth is more often used to mean the practical or moral value of sth.
the high price/cost/value
the real/true price/cost/value/worth
to put/set a price/value on sth
to increase/reduce the price/cost/value/expense
to raise/double/lower the price/cost/value
to cut the price/cost
Example Bank:
• It's so unimportant it's hardly worth mentioning.
• Most of the candidates were not considered worth interviewing.
• This book is well worth reading.
• This order is potentially worth millions of pounds to the company.
• It isn't worth much.
• Our house is worth about $300 000.
• to be worth a bomb/packet/fortune
Idioms: for all it is worth ▪ for what it's worth ▪ not worth the candle ▪ not worth the paper it's written on ▪ worth its salt ▪ worth its weight in gold ▪ worth somebody's while
noun uncountable
1. ten dollars', £40, etc. ~ of sth an amount of sth that has the value mentioned
• The winner will receive ten pounds' worth of books.
• a dollar's worth of change
2. a week's, month's, etc. ~ of sth an amount of sth that lasts a week, etc.
3. the financial, practical or moral value of sb/sth
• Their contribution was of great worth.
• The activities help children to develop a sense of their own worth.
• A good interview enables candidates to prove their worth (= show how good they are).
• a personal net worth of $10 million
see put in your two cents' worth at cent n., get your money's worth at money
Word Origin:
Old English w(e)orth (adjective and noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch waard and German wert.
Example Bank:
• Asking for advice from people affirms their personal worth.
• Can you give me some estimate of its worth?
• Cutting out the debts will increase your net worth.
• He never contributed anything of worth to the conversation.
• I only found out its real worth when I tried to buy another one.
• She has no sense of her own worth.
• She knows her own worth.
• Some experts doubt the economic worth of the project.
• Study has an intrinsic worth, as well as helping you achieve your goals.
• The emergency lighting has proved its worth this year.
• The insurance company agreed to pay the car's current market worth.
• They are looking for a new sales manager of proven worth.
• They don't appreciate her at her real worth.
• This necklace isn't worth anything in money terms, but its worth to me is incalculable.
• A good job interview should help candidates prove their worth.
• He has a personal net worth of $10 million.
• The children here quickly gain a sense of their own worth.
worth
worth (IMPORTANCE) /wɜːθ/ US /wɝːθ/
noun [U]
the importance or usefulness of something or someone:
He felt as though he had no worth.
She has proved her worth on numerous occasions.
The study proved that women were paid less than men holding jobs of comparable worth.
worth /wɜːθ/ US /wɝːθ/
adjective
1 be worth sth to be important or interesting enough to receive a particular action:
I think this matter is worth our attention.
When you're in Reykjavik, the National Museum is worth a visit.
2 be worth having/doing sth to be important or useful to have or do:
There's nothing worth reading in this newspaper.
If you are a young, inexperienced driver, it is worth having comprehensive insurance.
It's worth remembering that prices go up on February 1st.
worthless /ˈwɜːθ.ləs/ US /ˈwɝːθ-/
adjective
unimportant or useless:
She was criticised so much by her employers that she began to feel worthless.
worthlessness /ˈwɜːθ.lə.snəs/ US /ˈwɝːθ-/
noun [U]
People who have been abused as children often experience feelings/a sense of worthlessness.
worth (MONEY) /wɜːθ/ US /wɝːθ/
noun [U]
1 the amount of money which something can be sold for; value:
The estimated worth of the plastics and petrochemical industry is about $640 billion.
2 £20/$100, etc. worth of sth the amount of something that you could buy for £20/$100, etc:
$4 million worth of souvenirs and gift items have been produced for the event.
worth /wɜːθ/ US /wɝːθ/
adjective
1 having a particular value, especially in money:
Our house is worth about £200 000.
Heroin worth about $5 million was seized.
2 INFORMAL possessing a particular amount of money:
She must be worth at least half a million.
worthless /ˈwɜːθ.ləs/ US /ˈwɝːθ-/
adjective
having no value in money:
The company's shares are now virtually worthless shares.
He said the jewels were worthless fakes.
worthlessness /ˈwɜːθ.lə.snəs/ US /ˈwɝːθ-/
noun [U]
worthless
[wɜ͟ː(r)θləs]
1) ADJ-GRADED Something that is worthless is of no real value or use.
The guarantee could be worthless if the firm goes out of business...
Training is worthless unless there is proof that it works.
...a worthless piece of old junk.
Syn:
useless
2) ADJ-GRADED: usu v-link ADJ Someone who is described as worthless is considered to have no good qualities or skills.
You feel you really are completely worthless and unlovable.
Derived words:
worthlessness N-UNCOUNT ...feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy.
worthless
worth·less /ˈwɚɵləs/ adj [more ~; most ~]
1 a : having no financial value
• worthless coins/stocks
b : having no use, importance, or effect
• This land is worthless [=useless] for agriculture.
• The boots may be nice, but they're worthless if they don't fit you.
• a worthless guarantee
• an uninformed, worthless opinion
2 : having no good qualities
• a worthless coward
• She's depressed and believes that she's worthless.
- worth·less·ness noun [noncount]
• feelings of worthlessness
• the worthlessness of his argument
Living or existing for a long time OPP short-lived
داراي عمر دراز، دراز عمر
Ostriches are long-lived birds.
شترمرغ ها پرندگانی با عمر بلند هستند.
long-lived
long-lived /ˌlɒŋ ˈlɪvd◂ $ ˌlɒːŋ ˈlaɪvd/ BrE AmE adjective
living or existing for a long time OPP short-lived:
Ostriches are long-lived birds.
the band’s long-lived appeal
long-lived
ˌlong-ˈlived [long-lived] adjective
having a long life; lasting for a long time
• This type of tree can be exceptionally long-lived.
Synonyms:
old
elderly • aged • long-lived • mature
These words all describe sb/sth that has lived for a long time or that usually lives for a long time.
old • having lived for a long time; no longer young: ▪ She's getting old— she's 75 next year.
elderly • (rather formal) used as a polite word for ‘old’: ▪ She is very busy caring for two elderly relatives.
aged • (formal) very old: ▪ Having aged relatives to stay in your house can be quite stressful.
long-lived • having a long life; lasting for a long time: ▪ Everyone in my family is exceptionally long-lived.
mature • used as a polite or humorous way of saying that sb is no longer young: ▪ clothes for the mature woman
a(n) old/elderly/aged/long-lived/mature man/woman
a(n) old/elderly/aged/mature gentleman/lady/couple
Example Bank:
• Everyone in my family is exceptionally long-lived.
• Good management was essential to the creation of a long-lived, successful business.
• Trout are a long-lived species.
long-lived
also long lived
Something that is long-lived lives or lasts for a long time.
The flowers may only last a day but the plants are long-lived.
...huge piles of long-lived radioactive material.
≠ short-lived
ADJ
long-lived
long–lived /ˈlɑːŋˈlɪvd/ adj long·er–lived; long·est–lived [or more ~; most ~] : living or lasting for a long time
• a long-lived woman, still vigorous in her 80s
• The members of that family were all long-lived.
• The redwood is a long-lived tree.
• That fad was relatively/remarkably long-lived.
Not heavy
سبک
The little girl was as light as a feather.
آن دختر کوچک مثل پر سبک بود.
adjective (lighter, lightest)
1 full of natural light:
In summer it's light until about ten o'clock.
The room has a lot of windows so it's very light.
opposite dark
2 with a pale colour:
a light blue shirt
opposite dark
3 easy to lift or move:
Will you carry this bag for me? It's very light.
opposite heavy
4 not very much or not very strong:
light rain
I had a light breakfast.
>> lightly adverb:
She touched me lightly on the arm.
II. light2 S1 W1 BrE AmE adjective (comparative lighter, superlative lightest)
[Word Family: noun: ↑light, ↑lighter, ↑lighting, ↑lightness; adjective: ↑light, ↑lighted, ↑unlit; verb: ↑light, ↑lighten; adverb: ↑lightly, ↑light]
[Language: Old English; Origin: leoht]
1. COLOUR a light colour is pale and not dark:
You look nice in light colours.
light blue/green/grey etc
She had blue eyes and light brown hair.
I wanted a lighter yellow paint for the walls.
2. DAYLIGHT it is/gets light if it is light, there is the natural light of day OPP dark:
We’ll keep on looking while it’s still light.
It was seven o'clock and just starting to get light.
3. ROOMS a room that is light has plenty of light in it, especially from the sun OPP dark:
The kitchen was light and spacious.
The office was a big light room at the back of the house.
4.
NOT HEAVY not very heavy:
You can carry this bag – it’s fairly light.
You should wear light, comfortable shoes.
The truck was quite light and easy to drive.
She was as light as a feather (=very light) to carry. ⇨ ↑lighten, ↑lightweight2
5. NOT GREAT if something is light, there is not very much of it or it is not very great OPP heavy:
Traffic is lighter before 8 a.m.
A light rain began to fall.
She was wearing only light make-up.
people who have suffered only light exposure to radiation
6. CLOTHES light clothes are thin and not very warm:
She took a light sweater in case the evening was cool.
a light summer coat
7. WIND a light wind is blowing without much force OPP strong:
Leaves were blowing about in the light wind.
There was a light easterly breeze.
8. SOUND a light sound is very quiet OPP loud:
There was a light tap at the door.
Her voice was light and pleasant.
9. TOUCH a light touch is gentle and soft:
She gave him a light kiss on the cheek.
He felt a light tap on his shoulder.
10. WORK/EXERCISE light work is not hard or tiring:
I found him some light work to do.
She only has a few light duties around the house.
The doctor has advised me to take regular light exercise.
11. FOOD
a) food or drink that is light either does not have a strong taste or does not make you feel full very quickly, for example because it does not contain very much fat, sugar, or alcohol OPP rich:
We had a light white wine with the fish.
a light, refreshing dessert
a new light cheese spread with virtually no fat
b) a light meal is a small meal OPP big:
I had a light lunch in town.
a delicious light snack
c) food that is light contains a lot of air:
a type of light, sweet bread
Beat the mixture until it is light and fluffy.
12. PUNISHMENT a light punishment is not very severe OPP harsh:
a fairly light sentence
13. a light smoker/drinker/eater etc someone who does not smoke etc very much
14. light sleep/doze a sleep from which you wake up easily:
I fell into a light sleep.
15. a light sleeper someone who wakes up easily if there is any noise etc:
She’s quite a light sleeper.
16. NOT SERIOUS not serious in meaning, style, or manner, and only intended to entertain people:
His speech gradually became lighter in tone.
an evening of light music
It’s a really good book if you want a bit of light reading.
The show looks at some of the lighter moments from the world of politics.
17. light relief something that is pleasant and amusing after something sad or serious:
I’m glad you’ve arrived – we could all do with a little light relief!
18. make light of something to joke about something or treat it as not being very serious, especially when it is important:
She tried to make light of the situation, but I could tell that she was worried.
19. on a lighter note/in a lighter vein used when you are going to say something less sad or serious:
On a lighter note, the concert raised over £300 for school funds.
20. make light work of something to do something or deal with something quickly and easily:
A freezer and microwave oven can make light work of cooking.
21. be light on your feet to be able to move quickly and gracefully:
She’s very agile and light on her feet.
22. a light heart literary someone who has a light heart feels happy and not worried:
I set off for work with a light heart. ⇨ ↑light-hearted
23. SOIL light soil is easy to break into small pieces OPP heavy:
Carrots grow well in light soils.
—lightness noun [uncountable]:
a lightness of touch
adjective (light·er, light·est)
WITH NATURAL LIGHT
1. full of light; having the natural light of day
• We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light.
• It gets light at about 5 o'clock.
• It was a light spacious apartment at the top of the building.
Opp: dark
COLOURS
2. pale in colour
• light blue eyes
• Lighter shades suit you best.
• People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours.
Opp: dark
WEIGHT
3. easy to lift or move; not weighing very much
• Modern video cameras are light and easy to carry.
• Carry this bag— it's the lightest.
• He's lost a lot of weight— he's three kilos lighter than he was.
• The little girl was as light as a feather.
• The aluminium body is 12% lighter than if built with steel.
Opp: heavy
4. usually before noun of less than average or usual weight
• light summer clothes
• Only light vehicles are allowed over the old bridge.
Opp: heavy
5. used with a unit of weight to say that sth weighs less than it should do
• The delivery of potatoes was several kilos light.
GENTLE
6. usually before noun gentle or delicate; not using much force
• She felt a light tap on her shoulder.
• the sound of quick light footsteps
• You only need to apply light pressure.
• As a boxer, he was always light on his feet (= quick and elegant in the way he moved).
Opp: heavy
WORK/EXERCISE
7. usually before noun easy to do; not making you tired
• After his accident he was moved to lighter work.
• some light housework
• You are probably well enough to take a little light exercise.
NOT GREAT
8. not great in amount, degree, etc
• light traffic
• The forecast is for light showers.
• light winds
• Trading on the stock exchange was light today.
Opp: heavy
NOT SEVERE/SERIOUS
9. not severe
• He was convicted of assaulting a police officer but he got off with a light sentence.
10. entertaining rather than serious and not needing much mental effort
• light reading for the beach
• a concert of light classical music
• We were just making light conversation.
11. not serious
• She kept her tone light.
• This programme looks at the lighter side of politics.
• We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day (= something amusing or entertaining that comes after sth serious or boring).
• The job does have its lighter moments.
• Let's talk about lighter things, shall we?
• On a lighter note, we end the news today with a story about a duck called Quackers.
CHEERFUL
12. usually before noun free from worry; cheerful
• I left the island with a light heart.
FOOD
13. (of a meal) small in quantity
• a light supper/snack.
• I just want something light for lunch.
Opp: heavy
14. not containing much fat or not having a strong flavour and therefore easy for the stomach to digest
• Stick to a light diet.
see also lite
15. containing a lot of air
• This pastry is so light.
DRINK
16. low in alcohol
• a light beer
17. (IndE) (of tea or coffee) containing a lot of water
Syn: weak
• I don't like my coffee too light.
• I think I'll have a light tea.
Opp: strong
SLEEP
18. only before noun a person in a light sleep is easy to wake
• She drifted into a light sleep.
• I've always been a light sleeper.
Opp: deep
see also lightly
more at many hands make light work at hand n.
Word Origin:
n. and v. adj. senses 1 to 2 Old English lēoht līht līhtan Germanic Dutch licht German Licht Indo-European Greek leukos ‘white’ Latin lux ‘light’
adj. senses 3 to 17 Old English lēocht līht lēohte Germanic Dutch licht German leicht Indo-European lung
Thesaurus:
light adj.
1.
• Light colours suit you best.
pale • • soft • • pastel • • neutral • |usually approving cool •
Opp: dark
a light/pale/soft/pastel/neutral/cool colour/shade
light/pale/soft/pastel/cool blue/green
light/pale/soft/pastel pink
light/soft/pale yellow/brown/red
Light or pale? Both words can be used to describe colours. Pale is also used to describe a kind of light that contains a lot of white and is not bright:
• a pale light/glow/sky
¤ a light light/glow/sky
2.
• The forecast is for light showers.
gentle • • mild •
Opp: heavy
(a) light/gentle breeze/wind/rain
light/gentle work/exercise
light/mild punishment
Light, gentle or mild? Light is used especially to describe weather, work, exercise and punishments. Gentle is used especially to describe weather, temperature, work and exercise. Mild is used especially to describe weather, diseases, drugs, criticism and punishment.
Example Bank:
• As soon as it grew light, we got up and dressed.
• It stays light for so long on these summer evenings.
• It was almost light outside.
• It was barely light yet.
• It was not light enough to see things clearly.
• It was starting to get light.
• The bottle felt strangely light between my fingers.
• The punishment can be remarkably light.
• The sky turned light once more.
• The tent is light enough for backpacking and touring.
• The traffic is usually fairly light in the afternoons.
• The whole house was beautifully light and airy.
• Trading volume remains light.
• We'll set out as soon as it's completely light.
• a deliciously light alternative to cake
• wearing only very light clothes
• Do you need some light reading for the beach?
• He was convicted of assaulting a police officer but he got off with a light sentence.
• He's got light blue eyes.
• It gets light at about 5 o'clock.
• People with pale complexions should avoid wearing light colours.
• We'll leave in the morning as soon as it's light.
• a pale light/glow/sky
• light reading/fiction/entertainment/comedy/music/opera
• pale/light blue/green/yellow/orange/red/pink/purple/grey/brown
• pale/light colours/shades/tones
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
light / laɪt / adjective (NOT HEAVY)
A2 not heavy:
Here, take this bag - it's quite light.
He's a few pounds lighter than he used to be.
How do you get your cakes so wonderfully light, Felicity?
He has a very light (= gentle) touch , which is what is required in massage.
She's very light on her feet (= she moves gracefully) .
A2 describes clothes that are made of thin material that allows you to be cool:
a light summer dress
light / laɪt / adjective (BRIGHT)
B1 lit by the natural light of the day:
The big windows make the room feel wonderfully light and airy.
It gets light very early these summer mornings.
Summer is coming and the evenings are getting lighter (= getting dark later) .
light / laɪt / adjective (PALE)
A1 (of colours) pale:
light blue/green
→ Opposite dark
light / laɪt / adjective (NOT SERIOUS)
entertaining and easily understood, but not serious and not intended to make you think:
I want some light reading for the summer holidays - a romance or something.
A lively argument between the two main speakers provided a bit of light relief (= something enjoyable or amusing) in an otherwise dull conference.
make light of sth C2 to behave as if a situation, especially a problem, is not serious or important:
It is easy to make light of other people's problems.
light / laɪt / adjective (NOT MUCH)
B1 not great in strength or amount:
A light wind was blowing.
The traffic was quite light so we got through London quickly.
It's only light rain - you don't need an umbrella.
light eater/drinker/smoker
someone who eats/drinks/smokes only a little
light sleeper
someone who is easily woken up by noise, etc.
light / laɪt / adjective (MEAL/DRINK)
A light meal is small and easy to digest:
I don't eat much for lunch - just a light snack.
describes alcoholic drinks that are not strong in flavour:
It's described on the label as 'light, fruity wine'.
light / laɪt / adjective (NOT SEVERE)
needing only a very small amount of effort:
light exercise, such as walking
a bit of light housework
A light sentence in prison is a short one:
He got off with a fairly light sentence because it was his first conviction.
make light work of sth/doing sth to do something quickly and easily:
Heather made light work of painting the walls.
You made light work of that chocolate cake (= you ate it quickly) !
© Cambridge University Press 2013
light
I. BRIGHTNESS OR ILLUMINATION
/laɪt/
(lights, lighting, lit, lighted, lighter, lightest)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
Note: The form 'lit' is the usual past tense and past participle, but the form 'lighted' is also used.
Please look at category 19 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.
1.
Light is the brightness that lets you see things. Light comes from sources such as the sun, moon, lamps, and fire.
Cracks of light filtered through the shutters...
It was difficult to see in the dim light.
...ultraviolet light.
≠ darkness
N-UNCOUNT: also the N
2.
A light is something such as an electric lamp which produces light.
The janitor comes round to turn the lights out...
...street lights.
N-COUNT
3.
You can use lights to refer to a set of traffic lights.
...the heavy city traffic with its endless delays at lights and crossings.
N-PLURAL
4.
If a place or object is lit by something, it has light shining on it.
It was dark and a giant moon lit the road so brightly you could see the landscape clearly...
The room was lit by only the one light...
The low sun lit the fortress walls with yellow light.
VERB: V n, V n, V n with n
5.
If it is light, the sun is providing light at the beginning or end of the day.
It was still light when we arrived at Lalong Creek...
...light summer evenings.
≠ dark
ADJ
6.
If a room or building is light, it has a lot of natural light in it, for example because it has large windows.
It is a light room with tall windows...
= bright
≠ dark
ADJ
• light‧ness
The dark green spare bedroom is in total contrast to the lightness of the large main bedroom.
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp
7.
If you light something such as a cigarette or fire, or if it lights, it starts burning.
Stephen hunched down to light a cigarette...
If the charcoal does fail to light, use a special liquid spray and light it with a long taper.
...a lighted candle.
VERB: V n, V, V-ed
8.
If someone asks you for a light, they want a match or cigarette lighter so they can start smoking. (INFORMAL)
Have you got a light anybody?
N-SING: a N
9.
If something is presented in a particular light, it is presented so that you think about it in a particular way or so that it appears to be of a particular nature.
He has worked hard in recent months to portray New York in a better light.
N-COUNT: with supp
10.
see also lighter, lighting, bright lights, night light, pilot light, red light
11.
If something comes to light or is brought to light, it becomes obvious or is made known to a lot of people.
The truth is unlikely to be brought to light by the promised enquiry.
PHRASE: V inflects
12.
If light dawns on you, you begin to understand something after a period of not being able to understand it.
At last the light dawned. He was going to marry Phylis!
PHRASE: V inflects
13.
If someone in authority gives you a green light, they give you permission to do something.
The food industry was given a green light to extend the use of these chemicals...
PHRASE: PHR after v, v-link PHR
14.
If something is possible in the light of particular information, it is only possible because you have this information.
In the light of this information it is now possible to identify a number of key issues.
PREP-PHRASE
15.
If someone sees the light, they finally realize something or change their attitude or way of behaving to a better one.
I saw the light and ditched him.
PHRASE: V inflects
16.
If you set light to something, you make it start burning. (mainly BRIT; in AM, use set fire to)
They had poured fuel through the door of the flat and had then set light to it.
PHRASE: V inflects: PHR n
17.
To shed light on, throw light on, or cast light on something means to make it easier to understand, because more information is known about it.
A new approach offers an answer, and may shed light on an even bigger question.
= clarify
PHRASE: V inflects, PHR n
18.
When you talk about the light at the end of the tunnel, you are referring to the end of the difficult or unpleasant situation that you are in at the moment.
All I can do is tell her to hold on, that there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
PHRASE
19.
all sweetness and light: see sweetness
II. NOT GREAT IN WEIGHT, AMOUNT, OR INTENSITY
/laɪt/
(lighter, lightest)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
Something that is light does not weigh very much, or weighs less than you would expect it to.
Modern tennis rackets are now apparently 20 per cent lighter.
...weight training with light weights...
Try to wear light, loose clothes.
≠ heavy
ADJ
• light‧ness
The toughness, lightness, strength, and elasticity of whalebone gave it a wide variety of uses.
N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp
2.
Something that is light is not very great in amount, degree, or intensity.
It’s a Sunday like any other with the usual light traffic in the city...
...a light breeze.
ADJ
• light‧ly
Put the onions in the pan and cook until lightly browned.
ADV: usu ADV -ed, also ADV after v
3.
Light equipment and machines are small and easily moved, especially because they are not heavy.
...a convoy of light armoured vehicles...
They used light machine guns and AK forty-sevens.
ADJ: ADJ n
4.
Something that is light is very pale in colour.
The walls are light in colour and covered in paper...
He is light haired with gray eyes.
≠ dark
ADJ
•
Light is also a combining form.
We know he has a light green van.
...a light blue box.
COMB in COLOUR
5.
A light sleep is one that is easily disturbed and in which you are often aware of the things around you. If you are a light sleeper, you are easily woken when you are asleep.
She had drifted into a light sleep...
She was usually a light sleeper.
≠ deep
ADJ: ADJ n
• light‧ly
He was dozing lightly in his chair.
ADV: ADV after v
6.
A light sound, for example someone’s voice, is pleasantly quiet.
The voice was sweet and light.
ADJ
7.
A light meal consists of a small amount of food, or of food that is easy to digest.
...a light, healthy lunch.
≠ heavy
ADJ
• light‧ly
She found it impossible to eat lightly.
ADV: ADV after v
8.
Light work does not involve much physical effort.
He was on the training field for some light work yesterday.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
9.
If you describe the result of an action or a punishment as light, you mean that it is less serious or severe than you expected.
She confessed her astonishment at her light sentence when her father visited her at the jail.
= lenient
ADJ
• light‧ly
One of the accused got off lightly in exchange for pleading guilty to withholding information from Congress.
ADV: ADV after v
10.
Movements and actions that are light are graceful or gentle and are done with very little force or effort.
Use a light touch when applying cream or make-up...
There was a light knock at the door.
= gentle
ADJ
• light‧ly
He kissed her lightly on the mouth...
Knead the dough very lightly.
ADV: ADV with v
• light‧ness
She danced with a grace and lightness that were breathtaking.
N-UNCOUNT
11.
see also lighter
III. UNIMPORTANT OR NOT SERIOUS
/laɪt/
(lighter, lightest)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
Please look at category 5 to see if the expression you are looking for is shown under another headword.
1.
If you describe things such as books, music, and films as light, you mean that they entertain you without making you think very deeply.
...light classical music.
...a light entertainment programme.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
2.
If you say something in a light way, you sound as if you think that something is not important or serious.
Talk to him in a friendly, light way about the relationship...
Let’s finish on a lighter note.
≠ serious
ADJ: usu ADJ n
• light‧ly
‘Once a detective, always a detective,’ he said lightly.
ADV: ADV after v
• light‧ness
‘I’m not an authority on them,’ Jessica said with forced lightness.
N-UNCOUNT
3.
If you say that something is not a light matter, you mean that it should be treated or considered as being important and serious.
It can be no light matter for the Home Office that so many young prisoners should have wanted to kill or injure themselves.
ADJ: usu with brd-neg
• light‧ly
His allegations cannot be lightly dismissed.
ADV: ADV with v
4.
If you make light of something, you treat it as though it is not serious or important, when in fact it is.
Roberts attempted to make light of his discomfort.
= play down
PHRASE: V inflects
4light adj lighter; -est
1 a : not heavy : having little weight or less than usual weight
• This suitcase is light enough for a child to carry.
• The truck was carrying a light load.
• “How heavy is it?” “Not very: it's actually quite light.”
• It's very light in weight. = It's of very light weight.
• This box is lighter than I thought it would be.
• She would like to be a few pounds lighter. = She would like to be lighter by a few pounds. [=she would like to weigh less than she does by a few pounds]
• Aluminum is a light metal.
• lifting light weights
• This box is as light as a feather. [=very light]
b : small in size and weight
• He has a light build.
2 a : less in amount or degree than usual
• Only a light turnout is expected for the election.
• Traffic was light this morning.
• I have only a light course load this semester.
• The stock market was slightly up today in light trading.
• light rain/snow
• She was wearing light makeup.
• light perfume
b : not strong or violent : moderate
• a light breeze
c : not great or large
• The storm caused only light [=slight] damage. [=the storm did not cause much damage]
• light competition
• Casualties have so far been light.
d : not difficult to accept or bear
• a light responsibility : not harsh or severe
• light punishment
• He was given a surprisingly light sentence for his crimes.
e : slight or minor in degree or effect
• She has a light cold.
• light discipline
• These shrubs require only a little light pruning.
- opposite heavy
3 : not involving a lot of physical effort
• light lifting
• doing a little light housework
• light exercise/exertion
• a light practice session
• It's a big job, but many hands make light work. [=if many people work on it, it will be easier to do]
- opposite heavy
4 : not loud or forceful
• light footsteps
• a light tread
• a light touch
• just a light tap on the ball/shoulder
- opposite heavy
5 : not important or serious : intended mainly for entertainment
• doing some light reading
- opposite heavy
6 : not dense and thick
• He has a light beard.
• a light growth of timber
• an animal's light summer coat
• light fog/smoke
• light soil
- opposite heavy
7 : made with thin cloth and not very warm
• a light coat/blanket
- opposite heavy
8 a : eating, drinking, or using a small amount of something
• He's a light eater/smoker/drinker/user.
• light alcohol consumption
b : producing a small amount of something
• a shrub that is a light bloomer [=a shrub that does not produce many flowers]
c : not done often or in large amounts
• light smoking
- opposite heavy
9 a : not having a large amount of food : not making your stomach feel full
• We ate a light lunch.
• a light snack
b : made with fewer calories or with less of some ingredient than usual
• light beer
c : not rich, dense, or thick
• light cream
• light syrup
- opposite heavy
10 a : designed to carry a small load or few passengers
• a light truck
• a refueling point for light aircraft
b : not as large and powerful as other weapons, machines, etc.
• light artillery
• light machinery
c of a group of soldiers : having fewer and smaller weapons and less armor than other groups but able to move quickly
• light infantry/cavalry
light on : having or using a small amount of (something)
• a essay that is light on facts but heavy on speculation
• She asked him to go light on the mustard. [=to not use a large amount of mustard]
light on your feet : capable of moving in a quick and graceful way
• He's very light on his feet for such a big person.
light sleeper : someone who wakes up easily
• She's a very light sleeper. The slightest noise will wake her.
make light of : to treat (something, such as a problem) in a joking way : to not be serious about (something important)
• I don't mean to make light of this very serious issue.
• He made light of his recent losses—but you could tell he was worried about them.
- compare 2light
If someone is welcome, you are pleased when they visit you
خوشامد
Welcome to the hotel california.
به هتل کالیفرنیا خوش آمدید.
welcome
adjective
1 If somebody or something is welcome, you are happy to see them or it:
The cool drinks were welcome on such a hot day.
Welcome to Oxford!
2 (informal) used to say that you are happy for somebody to do something if they want to:
If you come to England again, you're welcome to stay with us.
make somebody welcome to show a visitor that you are happy to see them
you're welcome polite words that you say when somebody has said 'thank you':
'Thank you.' 'You're welcome.'
II. welcome2 S2 W3 BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: adjective: ↑welcome ≠ ↑unwelcome, ↑welcoming; verb: ↑welcome; noun: ↑welcome]
1. if someone is welcome in a place, other people are glad that they are there:
I had the feeling I wasn’t really welcome.
I didn’t feel welcome in the club.
Mary made us very welcome.
We try to make the new students feel welcome.
2. if something is welcome, you enjoy it because you feel that you need it:
The weekend was a welcome break from the pressures of work.
Six months in Scotland would make a welcome change from London.
A cup of tea would be very welcome.
3. if something is welcome, you are glad that it has happened:
The increase in interest rates is welcome news for investors.
This new funding will come as a welcome boost for the industry.
4. be welcome to something spoken used to say that someone can have something if they want it, because you certainly do not want it:
If you want to take the job you’re welcome to it!
5. be welcome to do something spoken used to invite someone to do something if they would like to:
You’re welcome to stay for lunch.
6. you’re welcome! spoken a polite way of replying to someone who has just thanked you for something:
‘Thanks for the coffee.’ ‘You’re welcome.’
adjective
1. that you are pleased to have, receive, etc
• a welcome sight
• Your letter was very welcome.
• The fine weather made a welcome change.
2. (of people) accepted or wanted somewhere
• Children are always welcome at the hotel.
• Our neighbours made us welcome as soon as we arrived.
• I had the feeling we were not welcome at the meeting.
• a welcome guest
3. ~ to do sth (informal) used to say that you are happy for sb to do sth if they want to
• They're welcome to stay here as long as they like.
• You're welcome to use the pool.
4. ~ to sth (informal) used to say that you are very happy for sb to have sth because you definitely do not want it
• It's an awful job. If you want it, you're welcome to it!
Word Origin:
Old English wilcuma ‘a person whose coming is pleasing’, wilcumian (verb), from wil- ‘desire, pleasure’ + cuman ‘come’. The first element was later changed to wel- ‘well’, influenced by Old French bien venu or Old Norse velkominn.
Example Bank:
• He made it plain that Holman's interest in his business affairs was not entirely welcome.
• New members are welcome to the club.
• The 1% rate cut is extremely welcome.
• They made us very welcome in their home.
• Visitors are always welcome.
• You are perfectly welcome to stay here, if you don't mind the mess.
• You are perfectly welcome to stay here: I can't offer five-star accommodation, that's all.
• You would be a most welcome guest.
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
welcome / ˈwel.kəm / adjective (MEETING)
B1 If someone is welcome, you are pleased when they visit you:
Come and see us whenever you're in town - you're always welcome/you'll always be welcome.
Out in the desert the traveller is a welcome guest .
make sb welcome B1 to show someone that you are pleased that they are with you:
The restaurant made the children very welcome.
welcome / ˈwel.kəm / adjective (PLEASED)
B2 If something is welcome, you are pleased to have or do it:
The holiday was a welcome change/break/relief .
She offered him the welcome chance/opportunity to do something different.
A nice cup of tea would be very welcome.
be welcome to do sth B1 used to tell someone that they can certainly do something:
Anyone who is interested is welcome to come along.
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welcome
/welkəm/
(welcomes, welcoming, welcomed)
Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English.
1.
If you welcome someone, you greet them in a friendly way when they arrive somewhere.
Several people came by to welcome me...
She was there to welcome him home from war...
The delegates received a welcoming speech by the President.
VERB: V n, V n adv/prep, V-ing
•
Welcome is also a noun.
There would be a fantastic welcome awaiting him back here.
N-COUNT: usu sing
2.
You use welcome in expressions such as welcome home, welcome to London, and welcome back when you are greeting someone who has just arrived somewhere.
Welcome to Washington...
Welcome back, Deborah–It’s good to have you here.
CONVENTION [formulae]
3.
If you welcome an action, decision, or situation, you approve of it and are pleased that it has occurred.
She welcomed this move but said that overall the changes didn’t go far enough...
VERB: V n
•
Welcome is also a noun.
Environmental groups have given a guarded welcome to the Prime Minister’s proposal.
N-COUNT: usu sing
4.
If you describe something as welcome, you mean that people wanted it and are happy that it has occurred.
This was certainly a welcome change of fortune...
ADJ
5.
If you say that you welcome certain people or actions, you are inviting and encouraging people to do something, for example to come to a particular place.
We would welcome your views about the survey.
VERB: V n
6.
If you say that someone is welcome in a particular place, you are encouraging them to go there by telling them that they will be liked and accepted.
New members are always welcome...
I told him he wasn’t welcome in my home.
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ
7.
If you tell someone that they are welcome to do something, you are encouraging them to do it by telling them that they are allowed to do it.
You are welcome to visit the hospital at any time.
ADJ: v-link ADJ, usu ADJ to-inf
8.
If you say that someone is welcome to something, you mean that you do not want it yourself because you do not like it and you are very willing for them to have it.
If women want to take on the business world they are welcome to it as far as I’m concerned.
ADJ: v-link ADJ to n
9.
see also welcoming
10.
If you make someone welcome or make them feel welcome, you make them feel happy and accepted in a new place.
PHRASE: make inflects
11.
If you say that someone outstays their welcome or overstays their welcome, you mean that they stay somewhere longer than they are wanted or expected to.
After the kindness that had been shown to him, he didn’t want to outstay his welcome.
PHRASE: V inflects
12.
You say ‘You’re welcome’ to someone who has thanked you for something in order to acknowledge their thanks in a polite way.
‘Thank you for the information.’—‘You’re welcome.’
CONVENTION [formulae]
2welcome adj [more ~; most ~]
1 : giving someone happiness or pleasure
• That is welcome news.
• That will be a welcome change.
• He was a welcome sight.
2
- used to say that you are happy to have someone come to and stay in a place (such as your home)
• You're always welcome in our home. [=we are always glad to have you as a guest in our home]
• They always made us feel very welcome when we visited them.
3 a
- used to say that someone can have or take something because you do not want it yourself; + to
• If you want that last cookie, you're welcome to it—I can't eat another bite.
• If she really wants this old computer, she's welcome to it.
b
- used to say that someone can certainly do or use something if he or she wants to; followed by to + verb
• Anyone is welcome to use the pool. [=anyone can use the pool]
• You are welcome to sleep here if you want.
you're welcome
- used as a response to someone who has thanked you
• “Thanks for the ride.” “You're welcome.”
