Cool MateMeaning of Serial
doing the same thing in the same way several times; done in the same way several times
In simple words: Something that happens in a series or one after another.
Serial in a sentence
- a serial rapist
- He is wanted for serial murder.
- Such people can be described as serial monogamists.
- a novel in serial form
- The BBC has taken each installment of Charles Dickens' serial novel ‘Bleak House’ and created 15 half-hour episodes.
- tasks carried out in the same serial order
How to use Serial
Used to describe things that occur repeatedly or in sequence, such as 'serial killer' or 'serial number'. It may not fit well in casual conversations without context.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'serial' like a 'series' of events happening one after another.
Related words
Collocations with Serial
- serial killer
- serial number
- serial fiction
- serial data
Synonyms for Serial
- repeated
- successive
- consecutive
- chronological
Opposites of Serial
- singular
- isolated
Common mistakes with Serial
- Confused with 'cereal' — the breakfast food.
- Used wrongly as a verb instead of an adjective.
- Mixing up with 'series' — 'serial' implies repetition while 'series' does not.
Serial appears in
Serial in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مسلسل
شيء يحدث في سلسلة أو واحدًا تلو الآخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সিরিয়াল
কোনো কিছু যা একটি সিরিজের মধ্যে বা একের পর এক ঘটে।
- GermanDeutsch
Seriell
Etwas, das in einer Reihe oder nacheinander passiert.
- SpanishEspañol
En serie
Algo que sucede en una serie o uno tras otro.
- Persianفارسی
سری
چیزی که به صورت متوالی یا یکی پس از دیگری اتفاق میافتد.
- FrenchFrançais
Série
Quelque chose qui arrive en série ou l'un après l'autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सीरियल
कोई चीज़ जो एक क्रम में या एक के बाद एक होती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Seriale
Qualcosa che accade in una serie o una cosa dopo l'altra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Série, em série
Algo que acontece em uma sequência ou um após o outro.
- RussianРусский
Серийный
Что-то, что происходит в серии или одно за другим.
- Urduاردو
سیریل
کوئی چیز جو سلسلے میں یا ایک کے بعد ایک ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
连环的, 系列的
接二连三发生的事情。
More words like Serial
- Repeated
- Successive
- Consecutive
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Serial
What does Serial mean?
Something that happens in a series or one after another.
What is the definition of Serial?
doing the same thing in the same way several times; done in the same way several times
How do you use Serial in a sentence?
a serial rapist
Can you give another example of Serial?
He is wanted for serial murder.
What are synonyms for Serial?
Common alternatives include repeated, successive, consecutive, chronological.
What is the opposite of Serial?
Opposite meanings include singular, isolated.
What words go with Serial?
It commonly pairs with serial killer, serial number, serial fiction, serial data.
What are common mistakes when using Serial?
Confused with 'cereal' — the breakfast food. Used wrongly as a verb instead of an adjective. Mixing up with 'series' — 'serial' implies repetition while 'series' does not.
How do you pronounce Serial?
US: /["/ˈsɪriəl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɪəriəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Serial?
Used to describe things that occur repeatedly or in sequence, such as 'serial killer' or 'serial number'. It may not fit well in casual conversations without context.
What CEFR level is Serial?
"Serial" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.