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UK/["/nʌt/"]/US/["/nʌt/"]/

Meaning of Nut

In simple words: A hard seed or fruit with a shell, often used as food.

Nut in a sentence

  • I like to eat a nut as a healthy snack between meals.
  • Peanuts are technically not nuts, but they are often called nuts.
  • The squirrel hid a nut in the ground for winter.
  • He is a bit of a nut when it comes to his obsession with cars.
  • In electronics, a nut is a fastening device that is used with a bolt.
  • She tightened the nut on the bicycle wheel to make it secure.

How to use Nut

Use 'nut' in cooking, snacks, or when talking about healthy foods. It's generally appropriate in casual conversations and writing but may not be used in formal contexts like scientific reports.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'nut' as a 'hard' shelled snack; they crunch when you bite!

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Collocations with Nut

Synonyms for Nut

Opposites of Nut

Common mistakes with Nut

  • Confused with 'knut', which is not a word.
  • Using 'nut' to refer to all seeds, not just hard-shelled ones.
  • Not distinguishing between edible and inedible nuts.

Compare Nut with Seed, Fruit, Bean

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Frequently asked questions about Nut

What does Nut mean?

A hard seed or fruit with a shell, often used as food.

What is the definition of Nut?

a small hard fruit with a very hard shell that grows on some trees

How do you use Nut in a sentence?

I like to eat a nut as a healthy snack between meals.

Can you give another example of Nut?

Peanuts are technically not nuts, but they are often called nuts.

What are synonyms for Nut?

Common alternatives include seed, kernel, fruit, bean, legume.

What is the opposite of Nut?

Opposite meanings include seed, fruit.

What words go with Nut?

It commonly pairs with cashew, macadamia, pistachio, crack, shell, allergy, oil, tree, put on, screw on, tighten, nuts and bolts.

What are common mistakes when using Nut?

Confused with 'knut', which is not a word. Using 'nut' to refer to all seeds, not just hard-shelled ones. Not distinguishing between edible and inedible nuts.

How do you pronounce Nut?

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

When should I use Nut?

Use 'nut' in cooking, snacks, or when talking about healthy foods. It's generally appropriate in casual conversations and writing but may not be used in formal contexts like scientific reports.

What CEFR level is Nut?

"Nut" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.