B2 noun Neutro

aisle

/aɪl/

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

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1

I found the cereal in the fourth aisle of the grocery store.

I found the cereal in the fourth aisle of the grocery store.

2

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.

3

Can you check the snack aisle for those spicy chips?

Can you check the snack aisle for those spicy chips?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
aisle
Adjetivo
aisled
Relacionado
walkway
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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

1

I found the cereal in the fourth aisle of the grocery store.

everyday

I found the cereal in the fourth aisle of the grocery store.

2

The bride's father will escort her down the aisle during the processional.

formal

The bride's father will escort her down the aisle during the processional.

3

Can you check the snack aisle for those spicy chips?

informal

Can you check the snack aisle for those spicy chips?

4

The study suggests that wider aisles in retail environments can reduce customer stress levels.

academic

The study suggests that wider aisles in retail environments can reduce customer stress levels.

5

Safety regulations require that all aisles in the warehouse remain clear of debris at all times.

business

Safety regulations require that all aisles in the warehouse remain clear of debris at all times.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
aisle
Adjetivo
aisled
Relacionado
walkway

Colocações comuns

aisle seat a seat next to the walkway
supermarket aisle a passage between shelves in a grocery store
walk down the aisle to get married
narrow aisle a walkway that is not wide
center aisle the main walkway in the middle of a room or plane

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

aisle vs isle

An 'isle' is a small island, whereas an 'aisle' is a walkway.

aisle vs I'll

A contraction of 'I will' which sounds the same but has a completely different meaning.

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Notas de uso

The word is most frequently used when talking about supermarkets, airplanes, and weddings. Note that the 's' is silent.

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Erros comuns

The most common mistake is misspelling the word as 'isle' (island) or forgetting the silent 's'.

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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.

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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

Countable noun Plural form: aisles Commonly used in compound nouns like 'aisle seat'
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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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