average (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈævərɪdʒ/

Definition

The usual amount or level of something.

Examples

• The average temperature in July is 25 degrees Celsius.

• The average person spends two hours a day on their phone.

• This is an average score for this test.

How to Use average

average of (prepositional phrase)

The calculated mean of a set of numbers. — "The average of 5 and 10 is 7.5."

average score (collocation)

The typical result achieved in a test or game. — "Her average score in math is 90%."

average height (collocation)

The typical height of a person in a group. — "The average height for men in this country is 175 cm."

Synonyms of average

Words with a similar meaning to average:

• typical
• normal
• medium
• ordinary

Antonyms of average

Words with the opposite meaning to average:

• extreme
• exceptional

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