A1 noun Neutro #1,989 mais comum

drawer

/drɔːr/

A drawer is a sliding, box-shaped container that is part of a piece of furniture like a desk or a dresser. It is used to store things like clothes, papers, or tools and can be pulled out to reach what is inside.

Exemplos

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I keep my clean socks in the top drawer of the dresser.

I keep my clean socks in the top drawer of the dresser.

2

Kindly place the signed contracts in the designated filing drawer.

Kindly place the signed contracts in the designated filing drawer.

3

Just toss the keys in the junk drawer in the kitchen.

Just toss the keys in the junk drawer in the kitchen.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
drawer
Verb
draw
Relacionado
drawers
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Dica de memorização

Think of the verb 'to draw' (which means to pull). You pull (draw) a drawer out to open it.

Quiz rápido

Please put the forks back into the kitchen ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: drawer

Exemplos

1

I keep my clean socks in the top drawer of the dresser.

everyday

I keep my clean socks in the top drawer of the dresser.

2

Kindly place the signed contracts in the designated filing drawer.

formal

Kindly place the signed contracts in the designated filing drawer.

3

Just toss the keys in the junk drawer in the kitchen.

informal

Just toss the keys in the junk drawer in the kitchen.

4

The specimen was labeled and stored in a specialized museum drawer.

academic

The specimen was labeled and stored in a specialized museum drawer.

5

Each employee is provided with a desk that includes a lockable drawer.

business

Each employee is provided with a desk that includes a lockable drawer.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
drawer
Verb
draw
Relacionado
drawers

Colocações comuns

desk drawer desk drawer
chest of drawers chest of drawers
top drawer top drawer
kitchen drawer kitchen drawer
bottom drawer bottom drawer

Frases Comuns

top drawer

high quality or high social standing

junk drawer

a drawer where miscellaneous small items are kept

chest of drawers

a piece of furniture with several drawers

Frequentemente confundido com

drawer vs drawer (person)

The same spelling can refer to a person who draws pictures, though they are pronounced similarly.

drawer vs drawers (clothing)

In older English, 'drawers' refers to underpants.

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Notas de uso

Use 'drawer' for the single container and 'chest of drawers' when referring to the whole piece of furniture. It is almost always used with a preposition like 'in' or 'into'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often misspell it as 'draw' because of the pronunciation. Remember the 'er' at the end.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the verb 'to draw' (which means to pull). You pull (draw) a drawer out to open it.

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Origem da palavra

From the 14th-century verb 'draw', meaning 'to pull,' because it is a box that is pulled out.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one drawer, two drawers Compound nouns: kitchen drawer, desk drawer Prepositional phrase: in the drawer
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Contexto cultural

In many Western homes, the 'junk drawer' is a culturally recognized spot in the kitchen for storing random items like batteries, rubber bands, and old receipts.

Quiz rápido

Please put the forks back into the kitchen ___.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: drawer

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dining room

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garage

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basement

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A basement is the lowest floor of a building, usually located partly or completely underground. It is commonly used for storage, laundry, or as an extra living space in a home.

balcony

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A balcony is an outdoor platform that is attached to the upper floor of a building. It is usually surrounded by a low wall or railing for safety and is used for sitting or looking at the view.

porch

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A porch is a covered structure attached to the entrance of a building. It typically has a roof and serves as a space to sit outside while being protected from rain or direct sun.

fridge

A1

A fridge is a large kitchen appliance used to keep food and drinks cold so they stay fresh for longer. It is the shortened, most common name for a refrigerator used in daily life.

stove

A1

A stove is a large piece of kitchen equipment used for cooking food. It provides heat through burners on the top or an enclosed space called an oven.

microwave

A1

A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.

washing machine

A1

A washing machine is a large household appliance used to wash clothes, towels, and linens automatically. It uses water, detergent, and mechanical action to clean fabrics during different timed cycles.

dryer

A1

A dryer is a household machine used to remove moisture from clothes or hair. It usually works by blowing hot air over the wet items to make them dry quickly.

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