What is list? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of list

listnoun

danh sách, ghi vào danh sách

/lɪst/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>list</b>

Where does the word list come from?

Middle English (in list (sense 3 of the noun)): from Old English liste ‘border’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lijst and German Leiste. list (sense 2 of the noun) is late Middle English, from Old French lisse; list (sense 1 of the noun) is late 16th century, from French liste, of Germanic origin

Vocabulary summary list

typenoun

meaninginclined state; inclined surface

exampleto have a list

examplethis wall has a decided list

typenoun

meaningedge of fabric; strip

exampleto have a list

examplethis wall has a decided list

meaningdoor slot fabric

exampleto line edges of door with list

meaning(plural) fences surrounding an arena; arena, arena

exampleto enter the lists against somebody: challenge someone, accept someone's challenge ((usually) used about debates)

Example of vocabulary listnamespace

meaning

a series of names, items, figures, etc., especially when they are written or printed

  • The guest list includes numerous celebrities.
  • Is your name on the list?
  • I'll add you to the email list.
  • Her novel shot to the top of the bestseller list.
  • He plays drums, guitar, piano, flute, the list goes on.
meaning

the fact of a ship leaning to one side

Idioms of vocabulary list

be on/off the danger list
(British English)to be so ill that you may die; to no longer be very ill

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