Cool MateMeaning of Lens
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller or clearer when you look through it
In simple words: A piece of glass or plastic that helps you see better.
Lens in a sentence
- a pair of glasses with tinted lenses
- Put your hand in front of your right lens and just look through your left lens.
- She wears glasses with very thick lenses.
- a camera with an adjustable lens
- a view of Mount Kilimanjaro as seen through Eddie's camera lens
- a **lens cap/cover**
- a long-lens shot of a rare bird
- Have you got your lenses in?
How to use Lens
Use 'lens' when talking about glasses, cameras, or scientific instruments. Avoid using it in very casual contexts.
Grammar pattern
lens + of + object
Memory hint
Think of a camera lens that focuses on a scene — it helps you see clearly.
Related words
Opposites of Lens
- obscuration
- blur
Common mistakes with Lens
- Mistakenly using 'lenses' when referring to a single lens.
- Confusing 'lens' with 'glasses' when describing vision aids.
- Using 'lens' as a verb instead of a noun.
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Lens in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عدسة
قطعة زجاج أو بلاستيك تساعدك على الرؤية بشكل أفضل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
লেন্স
কাঁচ বা প্লাস্টিকের তৈরি একটি জিনিস যা আপনাকে ভালোভাবে দেখতে সাহায্য করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Linse
Ein Stück Glas oder Kunststoff, das dir hilft, besser zu sehen.
- SpanishEspañol
Lente
Una pieza de vidrio o plástico que te ayuda a ver mejor.
- Persianفارسی
لنز
یک تکه شیشه یا پلاستیک که به شما کمک میکند بهتر ببینید.
- FrenchFrançais
Lentille
Un morceau de verre ou de plastique qui aide à mieux voir.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लेंस
कांच या प्लास्टिक का एक टुकड़ा जो आपको बेहतर देखने में मदद करता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Lente
Un pezzo di vetro o plastica che ti aiuta a vedere meglio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Lente
Uma peça de vidro ou plástico que ajuda você a ver melhor.
- RussianРусский
Линза
Кусок стекла или пластика, который помогает лучше видеть.
- Urduاردو
عدسی
شیشے یا پلاسٹک کا ایک ٹکڑا جو آپ کو بہتر دیکھنے میں مدد دیتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
镜片, 镜头
一块能帮你看得更清楚的玻璃或塑料。
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Frequently asked questions about Lens
What does Lens mean?
A piece of glass or plastic that helps you see better.
What is the definition of Lens?
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look larger, smaller or clearer when you look through it
How do you use Lens in a sentence?
a pair of glasses with tinted lenses
Can you give another example of Lens?
Put your hand in front of your right lens and just look through your left lens.
What are synonyms for Lens?
Common alternatives include optic, glass, scope, filter.
What is the opposite of Lens?
Opposite meanings include obscuration, blur.
What words go with Lens?
It commonly pairs with strong, thick, coloured/colored, cap, cover, through a/the lens.
What are common mistakes when using Lens?
Mistakenly using 'lenses' when referring to a single lens. Confusing 'lens' with 'glasses' when describing vision aids. Using 'lens' as a verb instead of a noun.
How do you pronounce Lens?
US: /["/lenz/"]/, UK: /["/lenz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Lens?
Use 'lens' when talking about glasses, cameras, or scientific instruments. Avoid using it in very casual contexts.
What CEFR level is Lens?
"Lens" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.