B2 noun غير رسمي

booze

/buːz/

Booze is an informal term used to refer to alcoholic beverages in general. It is most commonly used in casual conversation to describe drinking at social gatherings or referring to someone's habit of consuming alcohol.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

We should probably buy some more booze before the shops close for the holiday.

We should buy more alcoholic drinks before the stores shut down.

2

The legislation aims to curb the sale of illicit booze in the city center.

The law aims to stop the sale of illegal alcohol in the middle of the city.

3

I'm going to stay off the booze for a few weeks to focus on my fitness goals.

I am going to stop drinking alcohol for a while to focus on my health.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
booze
Verb
booze
ظرف
boozily
صفة
boozy
مرتبط
boozer
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'ooze'. Imagine a bottle of alcohol 'oozing' out of a bag to remember the spelling and the liquid nature of the word.

اختبار سريع

The party was great, and there was plenty of free ___ for everyone.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: booze

أمثلة

1

We should probably buy some more booze before the shops close for the holiday.

everyday

We should buy more alcoholic drinks before the stores shut down.

2

The legislation aims to curb the sale of illicit booze in the city center.

formal

The law aims to stop the sale of illegal alcohol in the middle of the city.

3

I'm going to stay off the booze for a few weeks to focus on my fitness goals.

informal

I am going to stop drinking alcohol for a while to focus on my health.

4

Sociological research indicates that the availability of cheap booze correlates with higher rates of public disturbance.

academic

Academic studies show that inexpensive alcohol is linked to more frequent social problems.

5

The corporate gala will offer a wide selection of top-shelf booze and fine wines.

business

The company party will provide high-quality liquor and expensive wines.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
booze
Verb
booze
ظرف
boozily
صفة
boozy
مرتبط
boozer

تلازمات شائعة

free booze complimentary alcoholic drinks
cheap booze inexpensive or low-quality alcohol
hard booze strong spirits or high-proof alcohol
illicit booze illegal or bootlegged alcohol
get on the booze to start drinking heavily

العبارات الشائعة

Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB)

A request for guests to bring their own alcohol to an event.

The booze cruise

A short trip taken specifically to buy cheap alcohol or to drink on a boat.

Off the booze

The state of abstaining from drinking alcohol.

يُخلط عادةً مع

booze vs boos

Boos are sounds of disapproval made by a crowd, while booze is alcohol.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Booze is strictly informal. While very common in spoken British and American English, it should be replaced with 'alcohol' or 'beverages' in professional writing.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to use 'booze' as a countable noun (e.g., 'I bought three boozes'), but it is uncountable and should be used with 'some' or 'bottles of'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'ooze'. Imagine a bottle of alcohol 'oozing' out of a bag to remember the spelling and the liquid nature of the word.

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أصل الكلمة

Originates from the Middle Dutch word 'būsen', which means to drink to excess.

أنماط نحوية

Uncountable noun Can function as an intransitive verb (e.g., 'He spent the night boozing.') Often follows adjectives like 'free', 'cheap', or 'hard'.
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السياق الثقافي

In many English-speaking cultures, 'booze' is a central, though sometimes controversial, element of social life, pubs, and celebration.

اختبار سريع

The party was great, and there was plenty of free ___ for everyone.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: booze

كلمات ذات صلة

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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