vehicle
A machine, such as a car, bus, or truck, used for transporting people or goods from one place to another. Metaphorically, it refers to a medium or instrument used to express, communicate, or achieve a specific purpose.
Examples
3 of 5I need to ensure my vehicle is serviced before the winter months begin.
I need to make sure my car is maintained before the cold season starts.
The unauthorized vehicle was promptly removed from the restricted parking zone.
The car that didn't have permission was quickly towed away from the no-parking area.
Is that your new vehicle? It looks pretty fast!
Is that your new car? It looks very quick!
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'V' in vehicle as a 'Valise' (suitcase) being carried inside a car—the vehicle 'conveys' things.
Quick Quiz
The documentary was a powerful _______ for spreading awareness about climate change.
Correct!
The correct answer is: vehicle
Examples
I need to ensure my vehicle is serviced before the winter months begin.
everydayI need to make sure my car is maintained before the cold season starts.
The unauthorized vehicle was promptly removed from the restricted parking zone.
formalThe car that didn't have permission was quickly towed away from the no-parking area.
Is that your new vehicle? It looks pretty fast!
informalIs that your new car? It looks very quick!
Art often serves as a vehicle for social commentary and political protest.
academicArt is frequently used as a medium to express opinions about society and politics.
We are evaluating a new investment vehicle to diversify our corporate portfolio.
businessWe are looking at a new type of financial instrument to broaden our company investments.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
vehicle for change
a way of making things different or better
recreational vehicle
a motor vehicle or trailer which includes living quarters
armored vehicle
a vehicle protected by strong metal plates
Often Confused With
A vessel is typically a large ship or a container for liquids, whereas a vehicle usually refers to land transport or a medium for ideas.
Usage Notes
Use 'vehicle' instead of 'car' in formal, technical, or legal contexts to encompass all types of transport. In academic writing, use it to describe how an abstract concept is delivered to an audience.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell it as 'vehical'. Additionally, avoid using it to describe a person who carries something; it is almost always an object or a medium.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'V' in vehicle as a 'Valise' (suitcase) being carried inside a car—the vehicle 'conveys' things.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'vehiculum', which comes from 'vehere', meaning 'to carry'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, especially in the United States, a personal vehicle is a major symbol of individual freedom and a standard rite of passage for young adults.
Quick Quiz
The documentary was a powerful _______ for spreading awareness about climate change.
Correct!
The correct answer is: vehicle
Related Grammar Rules
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complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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