Cool MateMeaning of Electric
connected with electricity; using, produced by or producing electricity
In simple words: Something that uses or can produce electricity.
Electric in a sentence
- an **electric car/vehicle**
- an **electric guitar**
- an **electric light/motor**
- an **electric current/charge**
- The wind turbine supplies the farm with **electric power**.
- Electrically charged particles have **electric fields** around them as a result of their charge.
- an electric generator
- an electric plug/socket/switch *(= that carries electricity)*
- The atmosphere was electric.
- The news had an electric effect on the waiting crowd.
How to use Electric
The word 'electric' can describe devices that run on electricity, such as electric cars or electric lights. It is generally used in formal, technical, and everyday contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think 'electric eel' – a fish that produces electricity!
Related words
Collocations with Electric
- electric car
- electric current
- electric shock
- electric guitar
- electric power
Synonyms for Electric
- electrifying
Opposites of Electric
- manual
- non-electric
- battery-operated
Common mistakes with Electric
- Confused with 'electrical' when referring to systems or engineering.
- Using 'electric' to describe a battery, instead of 'battery-operated'.
Electric appears in
Electric in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كهربائي
شيء يستخدم أو يمكن أن ينتج الكهرباء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বৈদ্যুতিক
এমন কিছু যা বিদ্যুৎ ব্যবহার করে বা বিদ্যুৎ উৎপাদন করতে পারে।
- GermanDeutsch
elektrisch
Etwas, das Elektrizität nutzt oder erzeugen kann.
- SpanishEspañol
Eléctrico
Algo que usa o puede producir electricidad.
- Persianفارسی
برقی
چیزی که از برق استفاده میکند یا میتواند برق تولید کند.
- FrenchFrançais
Électrique, Électro-
Quelque chose qui utilise ou peut produire de l'électricité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बिजली का
ऐसी चीज़ जो बिजली का उपयोग करती है या पैदा कर सकती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Elettrico
Qualcosa che usa o può produrre elettricità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Elétrico
Algo que usa ou pode produzir eletricidade.
- RussianРусский
Электрический
Что-то, что использует или может производить электричество.
- Urduاردو
بجلی کا
ایسی چیز جو بجلی استعمال کرتی ہے یا پیدا کر سکتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
电的
一种使用或能产生电的东西。
More words like Electric
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Electric
What does Electric mean?
Something that uses or can produce electricity.
What is the definition of Electric?
connected with electricity; using, produced by or producing electricity
How do you use Electric in a sentence?
an **electric car/vehicle**
Can you give another example of Electric?
an **electric guitar**
What are synonyms for Electric?
Common alternatives include electrifying.
What is the opposite of Electric?
Opposite meanings include manual, non-electric, battery-operated.
What words go with Electric?
It commonly pairs with electric car, electric current, electric shock, electric guitar, electric power.
What are common mistakes when using Electric?
Confused with 'electrical' when referring to systems or engineering. Using 'electric' to describe a battery, instead of 'battery-operated'.
How do you pronounce Electric?
US: /["/ɪˈlektrɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈlektrɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Electric?
The word 'electric' can describe devices that run on electricity, such as electric cars or electric lights. It is generally used in formal, technical, and everyday contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Electric?
"Electric" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.