A2noun 1K

Series

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsɪəriːz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsɪriːz/"]/

Meaning of Series

a set of television or radio programmes or podcasts that deal with the same subject or that have the same characters

In simple words: A group of things or events that happen one after another.

Series in a sentence

• I binge-watched the entire series over the weekend.
• The series of events led to a surprising conclusion.
• She read a series of books by her favorite author.
• The series of tests was designed to evaluate their skills.
• He has a strong interest in a series of documentaries about nature.

How to use Series

Used for television shows, books, or events that are related. In formal settings, you might refer to 'a series of studies' but in casual conversation, you could just say 'the next series of that show'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'series' of connected train cars, following one after another.

Related words

Collocations with Series

• radio
• television
• TV
• film
• commission
• broadcast
• in a/​the series
• series  about
• series  on
• an episode of a series
• a part of a series
• entire
• whole
• ongoing
• in a/​the series
• series  of
• the first of a/​the series
• the last of a/​the series
• the first in a series
• racing
• World Series
• championship
• lose
• win
• level
• in the series
• series  with

Synonyms for Series

• sequence
• set
• chain
• succession
• collection

Opposites of Series

• singularity
• individual

Common mistakes with Series

• Confusing with 'series' (singular) and 'series' (plural) - they are spelled the same.
• Using 'series' with a singular verb when it should be plural, e.g., saying 'the series are interesting'.
• Forgetting to clarify what kind of series is being referred to, leading to ambiguity.

Frequently asked questions about Series

What does Series mean?

A group of things or events that happen one after another.

What is the definition of Series?

a set of television or radio programmes or podcasts that deal with the same subject or that have the same characters

How do you use Series in a sentence?

I binge-watched the entire series over the weekend.

Can you give another example of Series?

The series of events led to a surprising conclusion.

What are synonyms for Series?

Common alternatives include sequence, set, chain, succession, collection.

What is the opposite of Series?

Opposite meanings include singularity, individual.

What words go with Series?

It commonly pairs with radio, television, TV, film, commission, broadcast, in a/​the series, series  about, series  on, an episode of a series, a part of a series, entire, whole, ongoing, in a/​the series, series  of, the first of a/​the series, the last of a/​the series, the first in a series, racing, World Series, championship, lose, win, level, in the series, series  with.

What are common mistakes when using Series?

Confusing with 'series' (singular) and 'series' (plural) - they are spelled the same. Using 'series' with a singular verb when it should be plural, e.g., saying 'the series are interesting'. Forgetting to clarify what kind of series is being referred to, leading to ambiguity.

How do you pronounce Series?

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

When should I use Series?

Used for television shows, books, or events that are related. In formal settings, you might refer to 'a series of studies' but in casual conversation, you could just say 'the next series of that show'.

What CEFR level is Series?

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