car
A car is a road vehicle with four wheels that is powered by an engine and used to carry a small number of people. It is primarily used for private transportation on paved roads.
Examples
3 of 5I drive my car to the grocery store every Saturday.
I use my personal vehicle to go to the shop every Saturday.
The registration of the motor vehicle must be completed by the end of the month.
The official paperwork for the car needs to be finished before the month ends.
Is that your new ride parked outside?
Is that your new car parked in front of the house?
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'CAR' as a 'Cabin Always Rolling' on four wheels.
Quick Quiz
I usually go to work by ___ because it is faster than the bus.
Correct!
The correct answer is: car
Examples
I drive my car to the grocery store every Saturday.
everydayI use my personal vehicle to go to the shop every Saturday.
The registration of the motor vehicle must be completed by the end of the month.
formalThe official paperwork for the car needs to be finished before the month ends.
Is that your new ride parked outside?
informalIs that your new car parked in front of the house?
The development of the modern car has drastically changed the structure of cities.
academicThe creation of the automobile has significantly altered how cities are built.
The company offers a car allowance as part of the employment package.
businessThe business provides money for a vehicle as a job benefit.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
get in the car
to enter the vehicle
car alarm
a device that makes noise if someone tries to steal the vehicle
second-hand car
a car that is not new
Often Confused With
A car is for passengers; a truck is usually larger and used for carrying cargo.
A cart is a small vehicle often pushed by hand, like in a supermarket.
Usage Notes
The word 'car' is the most common term for a passenger vehicle. In North America, 'automobile' is used in technical or formal contexts, while 'auto' is also common.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use an article, saying 'I have car' instead of 'I have a car'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'CAR' as a 'Cabin Always Rolling' on four wheels.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin word 'carrum', which referred to a two-wheeled Celtic war chariot.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cultures, owning a car is seen as a symbol of independence and adulthood.
Quick Quiz
I usually go to work by ___ because it is faster than the bus.
Correct!
The correct answer is: car
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