B1 adjective Neutral

شامل

/ˈʃaːmil/

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. Used to describe broad and detailed reports or coverage.

Examples

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1

نحتاج إلى تقرير شامل عن المشروع.

We need a comprehensive report on the project.

2

هذا الكتاب يقدم عرضاً شاملاً للتاريخ.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of history.

3

يجب أن يكون الحل شاملاً لجميع الجوانب.

The solution must be comprehensive for all aspects.

Word Family

Noun
شمول
Verb
شمل
Adverb
شاملاً
Adjective
شامل
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Shamal' (North) - it's like a compass covering the whole area.

Quick Quiz

أعد الباحث دراسة ____ حول التغير المناخي.

Correct!

The correct answer is: شاملة

Examples

1

نحتاج إلى تقرير شامل عن المشروع.

business

We need a comprehensive report on the project.

2

هذا الكتاب يقدم عرضاً شاملاً للتاريخ.

academic

This book provides a comprehensive overview of history.

3

يجب أن يكون الحل شاملاً لجميع الجوانب.

formal

The solution must be comprehensive for all aspects.

4

الفحص الطبي كان شاملاً اليوم.

everyday

The medical exam was comprehensive today.

5

أعطني فكرة شاملة عن الحوار.

informal

Give me a broad idea about the dialogue.

Word Family

Noun
شمول
Verb
شمل
Adverb
شاملاً
Adjective
شامل

Common Collocations

تنمية شاملة comprehensive development
بحث شامل comprehensive research
نظرة شاملة a comprehensive look
تأمين شامل comprehensive insurance
تغيير شامل comprehensive change

Common Phrases

بشكل شامل

comprehensively

خطة شاملة

a comprehensive plan

حل شامل

a comprehensive solution

Often Confused With

شامل vs كامل

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Usage Notes

Very common in IELTS Writing to describe solutions or studies.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'Kamil' when they mean 'Shamil' (covering many topics).

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Shamal' (North) - it's like a compass covering the whole area.

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Word Origin

From the root (sh-m-l) meaning to include or contain.

Grammar Patterns

Active participle of Form I verb 'Shamala'

Quick Quiz

أعد الباحث دراسة ____ حول التغير المناخي.

Correct!

The correct answer is: شاملة

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