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Campaign

🇬🇧 UK /["/kæmˈpeɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kæmˈpeɪn/"]/

Meaning of Campaign

a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim

In simple words: A series of actions to achieve a goal, usually in advertising or politics.

Campaign in a sentence

• The political campaign focused on improving healthcare and education.
• She joined the charity campaign to raise awareness about climate change.
• The advertising campaign was a huge success and increased sales.
• After a long campaign, they finally achieved their goal of raising funds.
• The military campaign was planned meticulously to ensure success.

How to use Campaign

Used in both political and marketing contexts. It's formal in political settings but can be neutral in business discussions. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless referring to a specific event.

Grammar pattern

campaign + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'camp' of people working together for a purpose, like a campaign.

Related words

Collocations with Campaign

• big
• huge
• major
• begin
• initiate
• launch
• begin
• get underway
• start
• aide
• manager
• staffer
• during a/​the campaign
• campaign against
• campaign by
• a campaign of disobedience, misinformation, vilification, etc.
• a plan of campaign
• big
• huge
• major
• begin
• initiate
• launch
• begin
• get underway
• start
• aide
• manager
• staffer
• during a/​the campaign
• campaign against
• campaign by
• a campaign of disobedience, misinformation, vilification, etc.
• a plan of campaign

Synonyms for Campaign

• initiative
• drive
• operation
• movement
• effort

Opposites of Campaign

• inaction
• retreat

Common mistakes with Campaign

• Confused with 'company' - they have different meanings.
• Using 'campaign' as a verb incorrectly - it's primarily a noun.
• Mixing up 'campaign' with 'compaign' - the latter is a common misspelling.

Frequently asked questions about Campaign

What does Campaign mean?

A series of actions to achieve a goal, usually in advertising or politics.

What is the definition of Campaign?

a series of planned activities that are intended to achieve a particular social, commercial or political aim

How do you use Campaign in a sentence?

The political campaign focused on improving healthcare and education.

Can you give another example of Campaign?

She joined the charity campaign to raise awareness about climate change.

What are synonyms for Campaign?

Common alternatives include initiative, drive, operation, movement, effort.

What is the opposite of Campaign?

Opposite meanings include inaction, retreat.

What words go with Campaign?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, major, begin, initiate, launch, begin, get underway, start, aide, manager, staffer, during a/​the campaign, campaign against, campaign by, a campaign of disobedience, misinformation, vilification, etc., a plan of campaign, big, huge, major, begin, initiate, launch, begin, get underway, start, aide, manager, staffer, during a/​the campaign, campaign against, campaign by, a campaign of disobedience, misinformation, vilification, etc., a plan of campaign.

What are common mistakes when using Campaign?

Confused with 'company' - they have different meanings. Using 'campaign' as a verb incorrectly - it's primarily a noun. Mixing up 'campaign' with 'compaign' - the latter is a common misspelling.

How do you pronounce Campaign?

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

When should I use Campaign?

Used in both political and marketing contexts. It's formal in political settings but can be neutral in business discussions. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless referring to a specific event.

What CEFR level is Campaign?

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