B2 noun Neutro

blanket

/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

A blanket is a large piece of warm cloth used as a covering on a bed or for keeping a person warm. In a more abstract sense, it refers to a complete layer of something that covers an area or a rule that applies to all cases indiscriminately.

Exemplos

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1

I reached for an extra blanket because the temperature in the room had dropped significantly.

I searched for an additional warm cover because the room had become much colder.

2

The administration announced a blanket ban on the use of personal mobile devices during working hours.

The management declared a total prohibition of using private phones while at work.

3

Just grab that old blanket from the closet if you're feeling chilly while watching TV.

Take that used cover from the cupboard if you are cold while watching television.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
blanket
Verb
blanket
Adjetivo
blanket
Relacionado
blanketing
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Blank' space that needs to be covered; a 'Blank-et' fills that space entirely.

Quiz rápido

The company decided to apply a ______ increase in wages for all employees, regardless of their current rank.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: blanket

Exemplos

1

I reached for an extra blanket because the temperature in the room had dropped significantly.

everyday

I searched for an additional warm cover because the room had become much colder.

2

The administration announced a blanket ban on the use of personal mobile devices during working hours.

formal

The management declared a total prohibition of using private phones while at work.

3

Just grab that old blanket from the closet if you're feeling chilly while watching TV.

informal

Take that used cover from the cupboard if you are cold while watching television.

4

The researchers observed that a thick blanket of ash had settled over the valley following the eruption.

academic

The scientists noted that a dense layer of volcanic remains had covered the valley after the explosion.

5

We need to ensure that our blanket insurance policy covers all potential liabilities for the new project.

business

We must verify that our comprehensive insurance plan includes all possible risks for the new task.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
blanket
Verb
blanket
Adjetivo
blanket
Relacionado
blanketing

Colocações comuns

blanket ban A total or complete prohibition
blanket statement A generalized claim that ignores specific details
security blanket Something that provides a sense of protection
electric blanket A heated bed covering
blanket policy A rule or insurance that covers everything in a group

Frases Comuns

wet blanket

A person who spoils other people's fun

a blanket of snow

A complete and thick layer of snow on the ground

born under a blanket

An old-fashioned term for being born into a specific status (rare)

Frequentemente confundido com

blanket vs duvet

A duvet is a thick, decorative bag filled with feathers or synthetic fibers, whereas a blanket is a single layer of woven fabric.

blanket vs sheet

A sheet is a thin piece of cotton or linen used directly against the skin, while a blanket is thicker and used for warmth.

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Notas de uso

Use 'blanket' as an adjective to describe something that is comprehensive or applies to everyone (e.g., 'a blanket solution'). As a verb, it describes something covering an area completely, like snow or smoke.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'blanket' when they specifically mean a 'duvet' or 'comforter' in modern bedroom contexts. Avoid using it to describe thin coverings like bedsheets.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Blank' space that needs to be covered; a 'Blank-et' fills that space entirely.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Middle English 'blanket', which came from the Old French 'blanchet' (white cloth).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: blankets) Can be used as an attributive noun (modifying another noun) Transitive verb (e.g., 'Snow blanketed the fields')
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Contexto cultural

The term 'security blanket' is culturally significant in English-speaking countries, often associated with the character Linus from the 'Peanuts' comic strip.

Quiz rápido

The company decided to apply a ______ increase in wages for all employees, regardless of their current rank.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: blanket

Gramática relacionada

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C1

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homomemy

C1

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synformile

C1

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antesophtion

C1

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contrafidable

C1

To formally challenge or invalidate a statement or agreement by presenting evidence that contradicts a previously established position of trust. It is used primarily in legal or high-stakes contexts when one party acts against a confidential understanding.

autotegious

C1

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monoonymism

C1

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proscribhood

C1

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C1

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