C1 verb Neutral

anthology

/ænˈθɒl.ə.dʒi/

A published collection of poems, short stories, or other pieces of writing, often from different authors. It can also refer to a collection of musical works or films that share a common theme or style.

Ejemplos

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1

I bought a short story anthology to read during my commute to work.

I purchased a book containing several short stories to read while traveling to my job.

2

The department has commissioned a definitive anthology of post-war European poetry.

The organization ordered the creation of a complete collection of poems from Europe after the war.

3

That horror anthology series on the streaming platform is definitely worth a watch.

That collection of scary stories shown on the internet TV service is very good.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
anthology
Verb
anthologize
Adjetivo
anthologized
Relacionado
anthologist
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Truco para recordar

The word comes from the Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'logia' (collection). Think of an anthology as a 'bouquet of literary flowers' picked from different gardens.

Quiz rápido

The professor recommended a new ________ of contemporary African short stories for our summer reading list.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: anthology

Ejemplos

1

I bought a short story anthology to read during my commute to work.

everyday

I purchased a book containing several short stories to read while traveling to my job.

2

The department has commissioned a definitive anthology of post-war European poetry.

formal

The organization ordered the creation of a complete collection of poems from Europe after the war.

3

That horror anthology series on the streaming platform is definitely worth a watch.

informal

That collection of scary stories shown on the internet TV service is very good.

4

The student referred to the Norton Anthology for the primary sources in her thesis.

academic

The student used the famous literature collection to find the original texts for her research paper.

5

Our marketing team is compiling an anthology of success stories from our top clients.

business

Our advertising group is gathering a collection of positive reports from our most important customers.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
anthology
Verb
anthologize
Adjetivo
anthologized
Relacionado
anthologist

Colocaciones comunes

poetry anthology a collection of poems
edited anthology a collection curated by a specific editor
comprehensive anthology a collection that covers a wide range of works
literary anthology a collection of artistic writing
annual anthology a collection published once every year

Frases Comunes

anthology series

a TV show where each episode or season has a different story and cast

definitive anthology

the most complete and authoritative collection available

award-winning anthology

a collection of works that has received professional honors

Se confunde a menudo con

anthology vs analogy

An analogy is a comparison between two things; an anthology is a collection of writings.

anthology vs archaeology

Archaeology is the study of human history through artifacts, not a book of stories.

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Notas de uso

While most commonly used for literature (poems and stories), it is increasingly used for media like television (e.g., 'Black Mirror' is an anthology series) and music (e.g., 'The Beatles Anthology').

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Errores comunes

Learners often treat it as an uncountable noun, but it is countable (one anthology, two anthologies). Also, don't confuse it with 'anthologist', which is the person who compiles the book.

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Truco para recordar

The word comes from the Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'logia' (collection). Think of an anthology as a 'bouquet of literary flowers' picked from different gardens.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Greek word 'anthologia', literally meaning 'a gathering of flowers'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: anthologies Usually followed by 'of' + plural noun (e.g., anthology of poems)
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Contexto cultural

In the UK and US, 'The Norton Anthology' is a staple of university-level English Literature courses, making the word synonymous with academic study.

Quiz rápido

The professor recommended a new ________ of contemporary African short stories for our summer reading list.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: anthology

Palabras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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