B1noun 2K

Needle

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

Meaning of Needle

a small thin piece of steel that you use for sewing, with a point at one end and a hole for the thread at the other

In simple words: A small, sharp tool used for sewing or injecting.

Needle in a sentence

• The doctor used a needle to take a blood sample.
• Be careful not to drop the needle when you're sewing.
• He carefully threaded the needle before starting to stitch the fabric.
• The needle on the compass points north.
• In the middle of the storm, the needle of the barometer dropped significantly.
• The needle of the record player moved smoothly across the vinyl.
• She used a needle to fix her broken necklace.

How to use Needle

Used in everyday contexts, especially related to sewing or medical procedures. Not typically used in formal writing; more common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'neddle' on a sewing thread — it's sharp and gets the job done!

Related words

Collocations with Needle

• long
• blunt
• sharp
• use
• thread
• prick somebody/​something
• the eye of a needle
• needle and thread
• a needle in a haystack
• long
• blunt
• sharp
• use
• thread
• prick somebody/​something
• the eye of a needle
• needle and thread
• a needle in a haystack
• hypodermic
• syringe
• injection
• inject
• insert
• jab (somebody with)
• go in
• pierce something
• tip
• exchange
• biopsy
• the prick of a needle
• magnetic
• compass
• move
• point
• the needle of a compass
• conifer
• pine
• drop
• lose

Synonyms for Needle

• pin
• shank
• syringe
• aw
• stitcher

Opposites of Needle

• blunt

Common mistakes with Needle

• Confusing 'needle' with 'niddle', a common misspelling.
• Using 'needles' incorrectly as a verb.
• Mispronouncing it as 'nedle' instead of 'needle'.

Frequently asked questions about Needle

What does Needle mean?

A small, sharp tool used for sewing or injecting.

What is the definition of Needle?

a small thin piece of steel that you use for sewing, with a point at one end and a hole for the thread at the other

How do you use Needle in a sentence?

The doctor used a needle to take a blood sample.

Can you give another example of Needle?

Be careful not to drop the needle when you're sewing.

What are synonyms for Needle?

Common alternatives include pin, shank, syringe, aw, stitcher.

What is the opposite of Needle?

Opposite meanings include blunt.

What words go with Needle?

It commonly pairs with long, blunt, sharp, use, thread, prick somebody/​something, the eye of a needle, needle and thread, a needle in a haystack, long, blunt, sharp, use, thread, prick somebody/​something, the eye of a needle, needle and thread, a needle in a haystack, hypodermic, syringe, injection, inject, insert, jab (somebody with), go in, pierce something, tip, exchange, biopsy, the prick of a needle, magnetic, compass, move, point, the needle of a compass, conifer, pine, drop, lose.

What are common mistakes when using Needle?

Confusing 'needle' with 'niddle', a common misspelling. Using 'needles' incorrectly as a verb. Mispronouncing it as 'nedle' instead of 'needle'.

How do you pronounce Needle?

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

When should I use Needle?

Used in everyday contexts, especially related to sewing or medical procedures. Not typically used in formal writing; more common in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Needle?

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