A2 noun Neutro #354 mais comum

function

/ˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

The purpose or special duty that a person or thing has. It can also refer to a formal social event or a party.

Exemplos

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1

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

2

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

3

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
function
Verb
function
Advérbio
functionally
Adjetivo
functional
Relacionado
functionality
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Fun' in 'Function' - if a tool is 'Functional', it's 'fun' because it actually works!

Quiz rápido

The primary ______ of a pen is to write.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: function

Exemplos

1

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

everyday

The main function of a refrigerator is to keep food cold.

2

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

formal

The mayor will attend the opening function of the new library.

3

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

informal

I don't know the function of this little button on the remote.

4

In this essay, we will analyze the function of the heart in the body.

academic

In this essay, we will analyze the function of the heart in the body.

5

The marketing department has an important function in our company strategy.

business

The marketing department has an important function in our company strategy.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
function
Verb
function
Advérbio
functionally
Adjetivo
functional
Relacionado
functionality

Colocações comuns

primary function primary function
social function social function
perform a function perform a function
vital function vital function
brain function brain function

Frases Comuns

form follows function

form follows function

administrative function

administrative function

public function

public function

Frequentemente confundido com

function vs purpose

Purpose is the reason why something exists, while function is the specific way it works or the job it does.

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Notas de uso

When referring to a social event, 'function' usually implies it is formal or work-related rather than just a casual party.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'work' as a noun when they mean 'function' (e.g., 'the work of this tool' instead of 'the function of this tool').

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Fun' in 'Function' - if a tool is 'Functional', it's 'fun' because it actually works!

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'functio', meaning performance or execution.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one function, two functions Often used with 'of': the function of the liver
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Contexto cultural

In business culture, attending a 'function' often means a semi-formal networking event.

Quiz rápido

The primary ______ of a pen is to write.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: function

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trader

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indoor

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threshold

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tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

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A1

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