Style meaning in English
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Definition
a style: a type, a kind, a genre, a fashion, a way of doing something
It's not my style to arrive late.
to have style: to be fashionable, to know how to dress well
Pronunciation examples
UK: What's your favourite style of music?
US: I like all styles, but hip hop and opera are my favorites.
Examples
- "It's the defining characteristic of his style."
- "Patrice is a celebrated figure whose legacy includes popularizing the "ready to wear" style of clothing, as well as imbuing traditionally masculine clothing with a female sensibility."
- "Usually you write in a different style."
- "You are a very bad man, Cheeter...but I like your style."
- "Bruno : Brian "the butcher" Jones, you've agreed to fight in the Shaolin-Miagi hybrid style."
- "Iconic fashion house Dulce and Carpaccio is renowned for its cutting-edge style and fine quality, but what had set the company apart was its rich tradition."
- "Friday : To finish the week in style, our twisted tycoon was seen burning hundred dollar bills to light Cuban cigars in a Las Vegas night club."
- "Today's motorist demands style, class, versatility, and power."
- "It was the style at the time."
- "Pierre Luc Patrice (PLP) became a brand name synonymous with class, femininity and style."
- "I don't mean to be harsh, but nobody will employ you if you don't change your style."
- "The styles of the 80s may be a thing of the past, but the concept behind power dressing is as relevant as ever."
- "The interior is very plush and is decorated in a beautiful art deco style."
- "Dr.Badguy : You know Mr. Delavigne, I like your style."
- "Do you have a particular style in mind?"
- "However, in my department, I try to make time to listen to my staff and collaborate with them. I suppose my management style is to be as approachable as possible."
- "This scent is now available in two new, completely different styles: after-shave and body spray."
- "Bruno : Brian "The Butcher" Jones, you've agreed to fight in the Shaolin-Miagi hybrid style."
- "Talking 'bout the young style."
Exercise 1
The man speaking to Jean asks if he wants mild salsa (or sauce).
If you ask for mild salsa, you want .
Next! The following sentences all use the term 'mild'. Select those which use the term correctly.
She has a mild case of the flu, it should get better soon. -->
The marketing campaign was a mild success: We reached 50 new potential customers. -->
I did very mildly on my last exam: 11 out 20 correct answers -->
The weather is very mild this winter, there is hardly any snow, and it hasn't been too cold. -->
Lastly, the term 'mild' rhymes with the following word: ''
If you ask for mild salsa, you want .
Next! The following sentences all use the term 'mild'. Select those which use the term correctly.
She has a mild case of the flu, it should get better soon. -->
The marketing campaign was a mild success: We reached 50 new potential customers. -->
I did very mildly on my last exam: 11 out 20 correct answers -->
The weather is very mild this winter, there is hardly any snow, and it hasn't been too cold. -->
Lastly, the term 'mild' rhymes with the following word: ''
The man speaking to Jean asks if he wants mild salsa (or sauce).
If you ask for mild salsa, you want salsa without strong flavor 1.
Next! The following sentences all use the term 'mild'. Select those which use the term correctly.
She has a mild case of the flu, it should get better soon. --> Correct 2
The marketing campaign was a mild success: We reached 50 new potential customers. --> Correct 3
I did very mildly on my last exam: 11 out 20 correct answers --> Incorrect 4
The weather is very mild this winter, there is hardly any snow, and it hasn't been too cold. --> Correct 5
Lastly, the term 'mild' rhymes with the following word: 'styled 6'
If you ask for mild salsa, you want salsa without strong flavor 1.
Next! The following sentences all use the term 'mild'. Select those which use the term correctly.
She has a mild case of the flu, it should get better soon. --> Correct 2
The marketing campaign was a mild success: We reached 50 new potential customers. --> Correct 3
I did very mildly on my last exam: 11 out 20 correct answers --> Incorrect 4
The weather is very mild this winter, there is hardly any snow, and it hasn't been too cold. --> Correct 5
Lastly, the term 'mild' rhymes with the following word: 'styled 6'
1 salsa without strong flavor: This is correct. The adjective 'mild' is often used to describe foods with 'light', 'soft' or moderate flavor or taste.
1 spicy salsa: 'Spicy' salsa is 'hot', has many spices within it and leaves most people feeling thirsty. This isn't the definition of the term 'spicy'.
1 low-fat salsa: 'Mild' salsa refers to the flavor (or lack of flavor) in the salsa. It is unrelated to the nutritional value of it!
1 a little salsa: The term 'mild' is unrelated to the quantity of salsa!
2 Correct: This sentence uses the term 'mild' correctly, and in this case describes a case of the flu (a type of sickness) which isn't very serious, or not too severe. The term 'mild' describes something not very strong, or light.
2 Incorrect: This sentence is not incorrect.
3 Correct: This sentence uses the term 'mild' correctly, and in this case describes a marketing campaign which was 'relatively' or 'somewhat' successful. We can imagine that 50 new potential customers is a 'decent' or 'adequate' number of potential customers, but that it was less than the number which could have been attained with a more successful campaign.
3 Incorrect: This sentence is not incorrect.
4 Incorrect: 'Mild', or the adverb 'mildly', cannot be used to describe the results of someone's test. A better choice here would be 'I did okay' or 'I did alright' on the test. The adverb 'mildly' is generally reserved for verbs such as 'to say' or 'to reply'. For example: 'I forgot to do my homework', he said mildly (meaning 'softly' or 'quietly').
4 Correct: This sentence is not correct.
5 Correct: This sentence uses the term 'mild' correctly, and in this case describes weather which is not severe, pleasant or moderate. The term 'mild' is often used to describe the weather.
5 Incorrect: This sentence is not incorrect.
6 styled: This is correct. The term 'mild' has a long 'i' sound and rhymes with the terms 'dialed', 'child' and 'filed'. Another term spelled similarly with the same pronunciation is 'wild'.
6 build: The term 'build' has a short 'i' sound, and rhymes with the terms 'killed', 'filled' and 'skilled'.
6 field: The term 'field' has a long 'e' sound and rhymes with the terms 'sealed', 'shield' and 'healed'.
6 failed: The term 'failed' has a long 'a' sound and rhymes with the terms 'sailed', 'nailed' and 'trailed'.
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