design
A design is a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function of an object before it is built or made. It can also refer to the specific arrangement of shapes, colors, or patterns on an item like a shirt or a website.
Exemplos
3 de 5I really like the floral design on your new dress.
I really like the floral pattern on your new dress.
The architect presented the final design for the new hospital.
The architect presented the final plan for the new hospital.
Check out this cool design for a phone case!
Look at this great visual style for a phone case!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'SIGN'. A 'de-SIGN' is like a 'sign' that shows people how a building or product should look and work.
Quiz rápido
The ______ of the new smartphone is very thin and light.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: design
Exemplos
I really like the floral design on your new dress.
everydayI really like the floral pattern on your new dress.
The architect presented the final design for the new hospital.
formalThe architect presented the final plan for the new hospital.
Check out this cool design for a phone case!
informalLook at this great visual style for a phone case!
The study's experimental design ensured that the results were accurate.
academicThe study's structure and plan ensured that the results were accurate.
Our company is looking for a more modern design for the logo.
businessOur company is looking for a more modern visual style for the logo.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
by design
on purpose; planned rather than by accident
grand design
an ambitious or impressive plan
design for life
a plan or way of living
Frequentemente confundido com
A drawing is a specific picture made with a pencil or pen, while a design is a broader plan for how something functions or is arranged.
A plan is a general set of intended actions, whereas a design specifically focuses on the visual or structural layout.
Notas de uso
Use 'design' when talking about the visual appearance of an object or the professional plan behind its creation. It is a countable noun when referring to specific patterns but can be uncountable when referring to the field of work (e.g., 'He works in design').
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'I made a design' when they mean 'I drew a picture'. Remember that 'design' implies a level of planning or professional structure.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'SIGN'. A 'de-SIGN' is like a 'sign' that shows people how a building or product should look and work.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'designare', which means to mark out, point out, or describe.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western cultures, 'design' is highly valued in technology and fashion, often associated with luxury and innovation (e.g., Apple or Italian furniture).
Quiz rápido
The ______ of the new smartphone is very thin and light.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: design
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