B2 noun Neutro

bookmark

/ˈbʊkˌmɑːrk/

A strip of leather, cardboard, or other material used to mark a place in a book for future reference. In a digital context, it refers to a saved shortcut to a specific website or file within a web browser or application.

Exemplos

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1

I used a colorful piece of ribbon as a bookmark for my favorite novel.

I used a piece of colored string to mark the page in my storybook.

2

Please ensure you place a bookmark at the beginning of the relevant statutory section.

Please make sure to put a marker at the start of the important legal part.

3

I lost my bookmark, so now I have to flip through the whole book again.

I can't find my page marker, so I have to search the whole book.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bookmark
Verb
bookmark
Adjetivo
bookmarked
Relacionado
bookmarker
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word itself: it is a 'mark' you put in a 'book' to remember where you are.

Quiz rápido

If you want to find this website again quickly, you should add a ______ in your browser.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bookmark

Exemplos

1

I used a colorful piece of ribbon as a bookmark for my favorite novel.

everyday

I used a piece of colored string to mark the page in my storybook.

2

Please ensure you place a bookmark at the beginning of the relevant statutory section.

formal

Please make sure to put a marker at the start of the important legal part.

3

I lost my bookmark, so now I have to flip through the whole book again.

informal

I can't find my page marker, so I have to search the whole book.

4

The researcher utilized a digital bookmark to keep track of the online archives.

academic

The scholar used a web link saver to monitor the internet documents.

5

You should add a bookmark to the project management board for daily access.

business

You should save the link to the project site so you can find it every day.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bookmark
Verb
bookmark
Adjetivo
bookmarked
Relacionado
bookmarker

Colocações comuns

digital bookmark a saved web address
add a bookmark to create a shortcut for a webpage
lose your bookmark to lose the place where you were reading
leather bookmark a page marker made of animal skin
browser bookmarks saved links in an internet program

Frases Comuns

save to bookmarks

to store a website link for later

set a bookmark

to mark a specific location in a document

organized bookmarks

a well-managed list of saved links

Frequentemente confundido com

bookmark vs bookend

A bookend is a heavy object used to keep a row of books standing upright, while a bookmark marks a page inside a book.

bookmark vs placeholder

A placeholder is a general term for anything that fills a space temporarily; a bookmark is specifically for reading or digital links.

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Notas de uso

The term is used equally for physical objects and digital shortcuts. In modern web browsers like Safari or Chrome, the term 'Favorites' is often used interchangeably with 'Bookmarks'.

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Erros comuns

Some learners use 'bookmark' when they mean 'bookend'. Additionally, remember that while 'bookmark' is a noun, it is also very frequently used as a verb (e.g., 'I will bookmark this site').

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word itself: it is a 'mark' you put in a 'book' to remember where you are.

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Origem da palavra

A compound word from the Old English 'bōc' (book) and 'mearc' (sign/token), first appearing in this sense in the mid-19th century.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Regular plural: bookmarks Can function as a transitive verb
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Contexto cultural

While traditionally physical ribbons or cards, social bookmarking (like Pinterest) has turned bookmarking into a way of curating and sharing personal interests online.

Quiz rápido

If you want to find this website again quickly, you should add a ______ in your browser.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bookmark

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B2

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A1

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lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.

skull

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.

shy

A1

Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.

shorts

A1

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

meadow

A1

A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.

disrupt

A1

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