Cool MateMeaning of Contemporary
belonging to the same time
In simple words: Modern or current; related to the present time.
Contemporary in a sentence
- The gallery features contemporary art from various international artists.
- Contemporary dance often incorporates elements from different styles and cultures.
- Her clothing line reflects contemporary trends in fashion.
- Many contemporary writers explore themes of identity and belonging.
- The book discusses contemporary issues affecting society today.
How to use Contemporary
Use 'contemporary' to describe things that exist or happen at the same time as something else, especially in art or culture. Avoid using it for things that are clearly from the past.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'con temporary' — things that are happening in our time now.
Related words
Synonyms for Contemporary
Common mistakes with Contemporary
- Confused with 'contemporaneous', which has a more specific meaning of existing during the same time period.
- Using 'contemporary' to describe only modern things without considering their historical context.
- Assuming 'contemporary' can refer to future events.
Contemporary appears in
Contemporary in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
معاصر
حديث أو حالي؛ متعلق بالوقت الحاضر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সমসাময়িক
আধুনিক বা বর্তমান; বর্তমান সময়ের সাথে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Zeitgenössisch
Modern oder aktuell; bezieht sich auf die heutige Zeit.
- SpanishEspañol
Contemporáneo
Moderno o actual; relacionado con el tiempo presente.
- Persianفارسی
معاصر
مدرن یا فعلی؛ مرتبط با زمان حال.
- FrenchFrançais
Contemporain
Moderne ou actuel ; lié au présent.
- Hindiहिन्दी
समकालीन
आधुनिक या वर्तमान; वर्तमान समय से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Contemporaneo
Moderno o attuale; relativo al tempo presente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Contemporâneo
Moderno ou atual; relacionado ao tempo presente.
- RussianРусский
Современный
Современный или текущий; относящийся к настоящему времени.
- Urduاردو
عصری، ہم عصر
جدید یا موجودہ؛ موجودہ وقت سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
当代
现代的或当前的；与现在相关的。
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Frequently asked questions about Contemporary
What does Contemporary mean?
Modern or current; related to the present time.
What is the definition of Contemporary?
belonging to the same time
How do you use Contemporary in a sentence?
The gallery features contemporary art from various international artists.
Can you give another example of Contemporary?
Contemporary dance often incorporates elements from different styles and cultures.
What are synonyms for Contemporary?
Common alternatives include modern.
What is the opposite of Contemporary?
Opposite meanings include ancient, historic, outdated.
What words go with Contemporary?
It commonly pairs with be, exactly, nearly, broadly, with, be, decidedly, thoroughly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Contemporary?
Confused with 'contemporaneous', which has a more specific meaning of existing during the same time period. Using 'contemporary' to describe only modern things without considering their historical context. Assuming 'contemporary' can refer to future events.
How do you pronounce Contemporary?
US: /["/kənˈtempəreri/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈtemprəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Contemporary?
Use 'contemporary' to describe things that exist or happen at the same time as something else, especially in art or culture. Avoid using it for things that are clearly from the past.
What CEFR level is Contemporary?
"Contemporary" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.