renewable
A renewable refers to a source of energy that is naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, or rain. In modern contexts, it is most commonly used in the plural form, 'renewables,' to describe the industry or the technologies used to generate clean power.
Exemples
3 sur 5My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.
My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.
The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.
The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.
It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.
It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Look at the word: Re-new-able. It is something that is 'able' to be 'new' again.
Quiz rapide
The country is trying to reduce its dependence on coal by investing heavily in _______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : renewables
Exemples
My neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.
everydayMy neighbor decided to install solar panels because he believes in the power of renewables.
The state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.
formalThe state government has pledged to source 60% of its electricity from renewables by the year 2040.
It's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.
informalIt's pretty cool how renewables are finally becoming cheaper than coal in some places.
The integration of renewables into the national grid requires sophisticated energy storage solutions.
academicThe integration of renewables into the national grid requires sophisticated energy storage solutions.
Investors are increasingly moving their capital away from oil and toward high-growth renewables.
businessInvestors are increasingly moving their capital away from oil and toward high-growth renewables.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
the rise of renewables
the rise of renewables
future of renewables
future of renewables
mixed with renewables
mixed with renewables
Souvent confondu avec
Recyclable refers to materials (like paper) that can be processed for reuse, whereas renewable refers to energy sources (like wind) that never run out.
Notes d'usage
While 'renewable' is frequently used as an adjective (e.g., 'renewable energy'), in environmental and policy discussions, it is very common to use the plural noun 'renewables' to refer to the collective group of green energy sources.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use the singular 'a renewable' when they actually mean the general category, which should be the plural 'renewables'.
Astuce mémo
Look at the word: Re-new-able. It is something that is 'able' to be 'new' again.
Origine du mot
From the prefix 're-' (again) + the word 'new' + the suffix '-able' (capable of).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The term is central to global discussions on climate change, the 'Green New Deal,' and the transition away from a carbon-based economy.
Quiz rapide
The country is trying to reduce its dependence on coal by investing heavily in _______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : renewables
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of
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in
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Used 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
A1A 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
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or
A1A 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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