orange
A round citrus fruit with a bright reddish-yellow skin and juicy segments inside. It is well-known for being a rich source of Vitamin C and is commonly eaten fresh or squeezed into juice.
Exemplos
3 de 5I usually eat an orange for breakfast every morning.
I usually eat an orange for breakfast every morning.
The study suggests that the orange is a primary source of dietary antioxidants.
The study suggests that the orange is a primary source of dietary antioxidants.
Hey, do you want a piece of my orange?
Hey, do you want a piece of my orange?
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'O' in Orange as the round shape of the fruit itself.
Quiz rápido
Would you like ___ orange with your lunch?
Correto!
A resposta correta é: an
Exemplos
I usually eat an orange for breakfast every morning.
everydayI usually eat an orange for breakfast every morning.
The study suggests that the orange is a primary source of dietary antioxidants.
formalThe study suggests that the orange is a primary source of dietary antioxidants.
Hey, do you want a piece of my orange?
informalHey, do you want a piece of my orange?
The botanical classification of the orange falls under the genus Citrus.
academicThe botanical classification of the orange falls under the genus Citrus.
Our company is looking for a new supplier for organic orange concentrate.
businessOur company is looking for a new supplier for organic orange concentrate.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
apples and oranges
comparing two things that are completely different
squeezed orange
something that has had all the value taken out of it
orange blossom
the fragrant flower of the orange tree
Frequentemente confundido com
A mandarin is a specific type of small, sweet orange with a thinner skin that is easier to peel.
While spelled the same, the noun refers to the fruit and the adjective refers to the color.
Notas de uso
When referring to the fruit as a countable noun, always use the article 'an' before it because it starts with a vowel sound. It can also be used as an uncountable noun when referring to the flavor or color.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'a orange' instead of 'an orange'. Also, be careful not to confuse the fruit with other citrus fruits like lemons or grapefruits.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'O' in Orange as the round shape of the fruit itself.
Origem da palavra
From the Sanskrit word 'naranga', which moved through Persian and Arabic before entering English via Old French.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Oranges are often associated with sunshine and health in Western cultures and are a staple of the traditional breakfast.
Quiz rápido
Would you like ___ orange with your lunch?
Correto!
A resposta correta é: an
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