B2noun 2K

Applicant

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

Meaning of Applicant

a person who makes a formal request for something (= applies for it), especially for a job, a place at a college or university, etc.

In simple words: A person who applies for something, usually a job or school.

Applicant in a sentence

• There were over 500 applicants for the job.
• Successful applicants will receive notification within the week.
• Eight applicants were shortlisted.
• Grant payments will be made to suitable applicants.
• The advertisement attracted a number of applicants.
• The company will seek applicants nationwide.
• Unsuccessful applicants may appeal against the decision.
• The factory was accused of turning away job applicants who belong to a union.
• What can be done about the falling number of applicants to medical schools?

How to use Applicant

Used in job applications and admissions processes. It's appropriate in both formal and neutral contexts but may sound stiff in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

applicant + for + object

Memory hint

Think of 'applicant' as someone 'applying' for a position, like a student 'entreating' for a seat in class.

Related words

Collocations with Applicant

• potential
• prospective
• eligible
• seek
• attract
• shortlist
• apply
• applicant for

Synonyms for Applicant

• candidate
• contender
• seeker
• entrant

Opposites of Applicant

• employer
• rejector

Common mistakes with Applicant

• Using 'applicator' instead of 'applicant'.
• Confusing with 'apply' as a noun.
• Using 'applicants' for singular contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Applicant

What does Applicant mean?

A person who applies for something, usually a job or school.

What is the definition of Applicant?

a person who makes a formal request for something (= applies for it), especially for a job, a place at a college or university, etc.

How do you use Applicant in a sentence?

There were over 500 applicants for the job.

Can you give another example of Applicant?

Successful applicants will receive notification within the week.

What are synonyms for Applicant?

Common alternatives include candidate, contender, seeker, entrant.

What is the opposite of Applicant?

Opposite meanings include employer, rejector.

What words go with Applicant?

It commonly pairs with potential, prospective, eligible, seek, attract, shortlist, apply, applicant for.

What are common mistakes when using Applicant?

Using 'applicator' instead of 'applicant'. Confusing with 'apply' as a noun. Using 'applicants' for singular contexts.

How do you pronounce Applicant?

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

When should I use Applicant?

Used in job applications and admissions processes. It's appropriate in both formal and neutral contexts but may sound stiff in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Applicant?

"Applicant" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.