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UK/["/tiː/"]/US/["/tiː/"]/

Meaning of Tea

the dried leaves (called tea leaves) of the tea bush

In simple words: A hot drink made by boiling water and adding dried leaves from a plant.

Tea in a sentence

  • I like to drink tea every afternoon.
  • She prefers green tea over black tea.
  • Would you like some tea with your cookies?
  • In some cultures, tea is an important part of social gatherings.
  • Tea can be served hot or iced depending on your preference.
  • He enjoys tea during his breaks at work.
  • I want to learn how to make the perfect cup of tea.

How to use Tea

Commonly used in social situations, tea is suitable for both casual and formal gatherings. Avoid using it when discussing other unrelated topics, unless in context with beverages.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Tea is like a 'T' for togetherness — think of friends gathering around a kettle.

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Collocations with Tea

Synonyms for Tea

Opposites of Tea

Common mistakes with Tea

  • Confused with 'tee', as in golf.
  • Used 'teas' as a plural for all types instead of just for specific varieties.
  • Mistakenly referring to 'tea' as a coffee.

Compare Tea with Brew, Steep

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Frequently asked questions about Tea

What does Tea mean?

A hot drink made by boiling water and adding dried leaves from a plant.

What is the definition of Tea?

the dried leaves (called tea leaves) of the tea bush

How do you use Tea in a sentence?

I like to drink tea every afternoon.

Can you give another example of Tea?

She prefers green tea over black tea.

What are synonyms for Tea?

Common alternatives include brew, infusion, chai, steep.

What is the opposite of Tea?

Opposite meanings include coffee.

What words go with Tea?

It commonly pairs with loose, box, packet, grow, grow, leaf, bag, caddy, fresh, stewed, strong, cup, flask, mug, drink, have, take, brew, cool, kettle, pot, urn, in your tea, tea and coffee, tea or coffee, tea and biscuits, fresh, stewed, strong, cup, flask, mug, drink, have, take, brew, cool, kettle, pot, urn, in your tea, tea and coffee, tea or coffee, tea and biscuits, afternoon, cream, high, time, things, afternoon, cream, high, time, things.

What are common mistakes when using Tea?

Confused with 'tee', as in golf. Used 'teas' as a plural for all types instead of just for specific varieties. Mistakenly referring to 'tea' as a coffee.

How do you pronounce Tea?

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

When should I use Tea?

Commonly used in social situations, tea is suitable for both casual and formal gatherings. Avoid using it when discussing other unrelated topics, unless in context with beverages.

What CEFR level is Tea?

"Tea" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.