adjective (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
Definition
A word that describes a noun or pronoun, telling you more about its qualities.
Examples
In 'a happy dog,' 'happy' is an adjective.
The adjective 'tall' describes the man.
How to Use adjective
- adjective + noun (collocation)
- An adjective placed directly before the noun it describes. — "A beautiful day is a day with good weather."
- noun + be + adjective (collocation)
- A noun followed by the verb 'to be' and then an adjective that describes the noun. — "The car is red."
- adjective + noun phrase (collocation)
- An adjective that modifies a whole noun phrase. — "She gave a surprisingly good performance."
Synonyms of adjective
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Antonyms of adjective
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