aisle
A long, narrow passage between rows of seats in a church, theater, or aircraft, or between shelves in a supermarket. It serves as a designated walkway for movement within a structured space.
Exemplos
3 de 5I found the cereal in the fourth aisle of the grocery store.
I found the cereal in the fourth aisle of the grocery store.
The bride's father will escort her down the aisle during the processional.
The bride's father will escort her down the aisle during the processional.
Can you check the snack aisle for those spicy chips?
Can you check the snack aisle for those spicy chips?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Visualize the 'A' in aisle as the shape of a long walkway between two rows of shelves. Remember: an 'aisle' is in a building, but an 'isle' is in the sea.
Quiz rápido
I usually prefer an ___ seat on the plane so I can get up without bothering other passengers.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: aisle
Exemplos
I found the cereal in the fourth aisle of the grocery store.
everydayI found the cereal in the fourth aisle of the grocery store.
The bride's father will escort her down the aisle during the processional.
formalThe bride's father will escort her down the aisle during the processional.
Can you check the snack aisle for those spicy chips?
informalCan you check the snack aisle for those spicy chips?
The study suggests that wider aisles in retail environments can reduce customer stress levels.
academicThe study suggests that wider aisles in retail environments can reduce customer stress levels.
Safety regulations require that all aisles in the warehouse remain clear of debris at all times.
businessSafety regulations require that all aisles in the warehouse remain clear of debris at all times.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
walk down the aisle
To get married in a ceremony.
across the aisle
Cooperation between opposing political parties.
rolling in the aisles
Laughing very hard at a performance.
Frequentemente confundido com
An 'isle' is a small island, whereas an 'aisle' is a walkway.
A contraction of 'I will' which sounds the same but has a completely different meaning.
Notas de uso
The word is most frequently used when talking about supermarkets, airplanes, and weddings. Note that the 's' is silent.
Erros comuns
The most common mistake is misspelling the word as 'isle' (island) or forgetting the silent 's'.
Dica de memorização
Visualize the 'A' in aisle as the shape of a long walkway between two rows of shelves. Remember: an 'aisle' is in a building, but an 'isle' is in the sea.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Middle English 'ile', from Old French 'ele' (wing), later modified by the Latin 'ala' and the spelling of 'isle'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western cultures, 'walking down the aisle' is a significant symbolic act representing the transition into marriage.
Quiz rápido
I usually prefer an ___ seat on the plane so I can get up without bothering other passengers.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: aisle
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