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Battery

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈbætri//ˈbætəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈbætəri/"]/

Meaning of Battery

a device that is placed inside a car engine, clock, radio, etc. and that produces the electricity that makes it work

In simple words: A device that stores energy to power things.

Battery in a sentence

• My phone battery died right before the meeting.
• The battery in my remote control needs to be replaced.
• She charged the battery overnight to make sure it would last all day.
• The protest included a battery of speeches from various leaders.
• The school conducted a battery of tests to assess student performance.
• Make sure to check the battery level before heading out on your trip.
• He felt a sense of accomplishment after passing the battery of challenges.

How to use Battery

Commonly used in electronics. Not usually used in formal contexts like scientific papers; more appropriate for casual conversation or everyday writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'battery' as a 'bat' storing energy for power.

Related words

Collocations with Battery

• dead
• flat
• rechargeable
• charge
• recharge
• drain
• die
• give out
• go dead
• power
• life
• failure
• battery-operated
• battery-powered
• full
• whole
• battery of
• a battery of tests
• artillery
• gun
• howitzer

Synonyms for Battery

• power source
• accumulator
• cell
• energy storage
• electrical supply

Opposites of Battery

• drain
• depletion

Common mistakes with Battery

• Confused with 'batteries' for both singular and plural forms.
• Mispronounced the first syllable as 'bat' instead of 'bat.'
• Used incorrectly when talking about energy sources other than power storage.

Frequently asked questions about Battery

What does Battery mean?

A device that stores energy to power things.

What is the definition of Battery?

a device that is placed inside a car engine, clock, radio, etc. and that produces the electricity that makes it work

How do you use Battery in a sentence?

My phone battery died right before the meeting.

Can you give another example of Battery?

The battery in my remote control needs to be replaced.

What are synonyms for Battery?

Common alternatives include power source, accumulator, cell, energy storage, electrical supply.

What is the opposite of Battery?

Opposite meanings include drain, depletion.

What words go with Battery?

It commonly pairs with dead, flat, rechargeable, charge, recharge, drain, die, give out, go dead, power, life, failure, battery-operated, battery-powered, full, whole, battery of, a battery of tests, artillery, gun, howitzer.

What are common mistakes when using Battery?

Confused with 'batteries' for both singular and plural forms. Mispronounced the first syllable as 'bat' instead of 'bat.' Used incorrectly when talking about energy sources other than power storage.

How do you pronounce Battery?

US: /["/ˈbætəri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbætri//ˈbætəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Battery?

Commonly used in electronics. Not usually used in formal contexts like scientific papers; more appropriate for casual conversation or everyday writing.

What CEFR level is Battery?

"Battery" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.