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attic

/ˈætɪk/

An attic is a room or space located directly under the roof of a house. It is commonly used for storing old things or can be turned into a small extra bedroom.

Exemplos

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I found my old toys in a box in the attic.

I found my old toys in a box in the attic.

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The architectural plans specify that the attic must have proper ventilation.

The architectural plans specify that the attic must have proper ventilation.

3

Let's go look for some cool vintage stuff in the attic.

Let's go look for some cool vintage stuff in the attic.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
attic
Adjetivo
attic
Relacionado
loft
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Dica de memorização

Think of the phrase: 'At The Top' starts with A and T, just like Attic. Also, the letter 'A' looks like a pointed roof!

Quiz rápido

The boxes of old clothes are stored in the ______, just under the roof.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: attic

Exemplos

1

I found my old toys in a box in the attic.

everyday

I found my old toys in a box in the attic.

2

The architectural plans specify that the attic must have proper ventilation.

formal

The architectural plans specify that the attic must have proper ventilation.

3

Let's go look for some cool vintage stuff in the attic.

informal

Let's go look for some cool vintage stuff in the attic.

4

The thermal efficiency of the building is improved by insulating the attic floor.

academic

The thermal efficiency of the building is improved by insulating the attic floor.

5

Our office uses the attic space for physical document storage.

business

Our office uses the attic space for physical document storage.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
attic
Adjetivo
attic
Relacionado
loft

Colocações comuns

attic room attic room
dusty attic dusty attic
attic conversion attic conversion
climb up to the attic climb up to the attic
attic stairs attic stairs

Frases Comuns

up in the attic

up in the attic

clean out the attic

clean out the attic

toys in the attic

toys in the attic

Frequentemente confundido com

attic vs basement

An attic is at the top of a house under the roof, while a basement is at the bottom, usually below the ground.

attic vs ceiling

The ceiling is the overhead surface of any room; the attic is the actual room or space above the top floor's ceiling.

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Notas de uso

The word is used for the space specifically under a pitched roof. In British English, 'loft' is often used interchangeably with 'attic'.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use the preposition 'on' (e.g., 'on the attic') instead of the correct preposition 'in' (e.g., 'in the attic').

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Dica de memorização

Think of the phrase: 'At The Top' starts with A and T, just like Attic. Also, the letter 'A' looks like a pointed roof!

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Origem da palavra

From the Greek 'Attikos', referring to a style of architecture from Athens (Attica) that featured a decorative wall or story above the main structure.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun plural: attics used with the preposition 'in'
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Contexto cultural

In Western literature and film, the attic is often portrayed as a nostalgic place where family secrets, old photos, or even 'ghosts' are hidden.

Quiz rápido

The boxes of old clothes are stored in the ______, just under the roof.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: attic

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