B1noun 2K

Category

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkætəɡəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkætəɡɔːri/"]/

Meaning of Category

a group of people or things with particular features in common

In simple words: A group of things that are similar or share characteristics.

Category in a sentence

• The teacher asked us to sort the books into different category.
• For her project, she chose a category of animals to study.
• There are various category of music that I enjoy listening to.
• In our discussion, we covered the category of cultural differences.
• Not every movie falls into a specific category; some are hybrids.
• The app allows you to filter by category to find what you need.
• I found a new category of recipes that I want to try.

How to use Category

Use 'category' when talking about classification or groups, but avoid in very casual conversations where simpler terms can be used.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Think of 'cat' in 'category' — imagine different types of cats grouped together.

Related words

Collocations with Category

• broad
• general
• large
• be included in
• belong to
• come into
• comprise something
• consist of something
• contain something
• in a/​the category
• within a/​the category
• category of
• be in a category (all) of its/​your own
• be in its/​your own category
• be in the same category (as something)

Synonyms for Category

• class

Opposites of Category

• individual
• single

Common mistakes with Category

• Confused with 'class' or 'type', using them interchangeably.
• Not using plural form when referring to multiple groups.
• Forgetting to differentiate between categories and subcategories.

Frequently asked questions about Category

What does Category mean?

A group of things that are similar or share characteristics.

What is the definition of Category?

a group of people or things with particular features in common

How do you use Category in a sentence?

The teacher asked us to sort the books into different category.

Can you give another example of Category?

For her project, she chose a category of animals to study.

What are synonyms for Category?

Common alternatives include class.

What is the opposite of Category?

Opposite meanings include individual, single.

What words go with Category?

It commonly pairs with broad, general, large, be included in, belong to, come into, comprise something, consist of something, contain something, in a/​the category, within a/​the category, category of, be in a category (all) of its/​your own, be in its/​your own category, be in the same category (as something).

What are common mistakes when using Category?

Confused with 'class' or 'type', using them interchangeably. Not using plural form when referring to multiple groups. Forgetting to differentiate between categories and subcategories.

How do you pronounce Category?

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

When should I use Category?

Use 'category' when talking about classification or groups, but avoid in very casual conversations where simpler terms can be used.

What CEFR level is Category?

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