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Title

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

Meaning of Title

the name of a book, poem, painting, piece of music, etc.

In simple words: A name for a book, movie, or other work.

Title in a sentence

• The title of the book is very intriguing.
• Please write a title for your paper.
• The movie had a long title that I couldn't remember.
• She is proud to hold the title of best student in her class.
• On the cover page, you need to include the title.

How to use Title

Use 'title' when referring to the name of a creative work. It's neutral and widely applicable, but avoid it in very casual contexts where people might use simpler terms.

Grammar pattern

title + object

Memory hint

Think of a book cover with big letters – that's the 'title'!

Related words

Collocations with Title

• album
• book
• chapter
• give something
• page
• sequence
• character
• under a/​the title
• new
• best-selling
• book
• publish
• release
• grand
• long
• courtesy
• bear
• have
• inherit
• grand
• long
• courtesy
• bear
• have
• inherit
• European
• national
• world
• capture
• claim
• clinch
• challenge
• shot
• defence/​defense

Synonyms for Title

• name
• heading
• label
• caption
• designation

Opposites of Title

• subtitle
• footer

Common mistakes with Title

• 'Titling' used incorrectly as a verb instead of 'titled'.
• Confusing 'title' with 'headline' in news contexts.
• Using 'title' for proper names instead of 'name' in informal settings.

Frequently asked questions about Title

What does Title mean?

A name for a book, movie, or other work.

What is the definition of Title?

the name of a book, poem, painting, piece of music, etc.

How do you use Title in a sentence?

The title of the book is very intriguing.

Can you give another example of Title?

Please write a title for your paper.

What are synonyms for Title?

Common alternatives include name, heading, label, caption, designation.

What is the opposite of Title?

Opposite meanings include subtitle, footer.

What words go with Title?

It commonly pairs with album, book, chapter, give something, page, sequence, character, under a/​the title, new, best-selling, book, publish, release, grand, long, courtesy, bear, have, inherit, grand, long, courtesy, bear, have, inherit, European, national, world, capture, claim, clinch, challenge, shot, defence/​defense.

What are common mistakes when using Title?

'Titling' used incorrectly as a verb instead of 'titled'. Confusing 'title' with 'headline' in news contexts. Using 'title' for proper names instead of 'name' in informal settings.

How do you pronounce Title?

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

When should I use Title?

Use 'title' when referring to the name of a creative work. It's neutral and widely applicable, but avoid it in very casual contexts where people might use simpler terms.

What CEFR level is Title?

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