C1noun formal 3K

Amendment

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

Meaning of Amendment

a small change or improvement that is made to a document or proposed new law; the process of changing a document or proposed new law

In simple words: A change or addition to a law or a document.

Amendment in a sentence

• The First Amendment protects the freedom of speech in the United States.
• They proposed an amendment to the bill to ensure better environmental protections.
• The Constitution has seen several amendments over the years, each addressing key issues.
• After much debate, the amendment was passed by the majority vote in Congress.
• The second amendment has sparked many discussions regarding gun rights and regulations.
• They made an amendment to their original contract to clarify the delivery terms.
• The amendment process can be quite complex, requiring significant political consensus.
• He argued that her amendment improved the proposal significantly, making it more effective.

How to use Amendment

Commonly used in legal and political contexts. Not appropriate for casual or everyday conversations.

Grammar pattern

amendment + to + document/law

Memory hint

Think of 'a mend meant' - when you mend something, you change or fix it.

Related words

Collocations with Amendment

• important
• major
• significant
• introduce
• make
• draft
• pass (something)
• ban something
• outlaw something
• without amendment
• amendment to
• important
• major
• significant
• introduce
• make
• draft
• pass (something)
• ban something
• outlaw something
• without amendment
• amendment to

Synonyms for Amendment

• change
• alteration
• revision
• modification
• addition

Opposites of Amendment

• repeal
• dismantle

Common mistakes with Amendment

• Confused with 'amend' - remember 'amendment' is the noun form.
• Using 'amendment' in casual situations where simpler words are more appropriate.
• Mispronouncing it, especially stressing the wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Amendment

What does Amendment mean?

A change or addition to a law or a document.

What is the definition of Amendment?

a small change or improvement that is made to a document or proposed new law; the process of changing a document or proposed new law

How do you use Amendment in a sentence?

The First Amendment protects the freedom of speech in the United States.

Can you give another example of Amendment?

They proposed an amendment to the bill to ensure better environmental protections.

What are synonyms for Amendment?

Common alternatives include change, alteration, revision, modification, addition.

What is the opposite of Amendment?

Opposite meanings include repeal, dismantle.

What words go with Amendment?

It commonly pairs with important, major, significant, introduce, make, draft, pass (something), ban something, outlaw something, without amendment, amendment to, important, major, significant, introduce, make, draft, pass (something), ban something, outlaw something, without amendment, amendment to.

What are common mistakes when using Amendment?

Confused with 'amend' - remember 'amendment' is the noun form. Using 'amendment' in casual situations where simpler words are more appropriate. Mispronouncing it, especially stressing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Amendment?

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

Is Amendment formal or informal?

"Amendment" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Amendment?

Commonly used in legal and political contexts. Not appropriate for casual or everyday conversations.

What CEFR level is Amendment?

"Amendment" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.