Cool MateMeaning of Automatic
In simple words: Something that works by itself without needing help.
Automatic in a sentence
- automatic doors
- a **fully automatic** driverless train
- automatic transmission *(= in a car, etc.)*
- an automatic rifle *(= one that continues to fire as long as the is pressed)
- My camera has manual and automatic functions.
- Breathing is an automatic function of the body.
- My reaction was automatic.
- A fine for this offence is automatic.
- Promotion was almost automatic after two or three years.
How to use Automatic
Use 'automatic' when describing machines or processes that operate without human intervention. More formal contexts may prefer 'automated', while 'auto' is informal.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'auto' as in 'automobile' — it drives itself!
Related words
Collocations with Automatic
- be
- completely
- fully
- be
- almost
- virtually
Synonyms for Automatic
- instinctive
Opposites of Automatic
- manual
- hand-operated
Common mistakes with Automatic
- Confused with 'automatically' (adverb) vs. 'automatic' (adjective).
- Used 'automatic' for situations that require human intervention.
- Incorrectly using 'automatic' for non-mechanical contexts.
Automatic appears in
Automatic in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تلقائي
شيء يعمل بمفرده دون الحاجة للمساعدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
স্বয়ংক্রিয়
এমন কিছু যা সাহায্য ছাড়াই নিজে থেকেই কাজ করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Automatisch
Etwas, das von selbst funktioniert, ohne Hilfe zu brauchen.
- SpanishEspañol
Automático
Algo que funciona por sí mismo sin necesitar ayuda.
- Persianفارسی
خودکار
چیزی که بهطور خودبهخود کار میکند و به کمک نیاز ندارد.
- FrenchFrançais
Automatique
Quelque chose qui fonctionne tout seul, sans aide.
- Hindiहिन्दी
स्वचालित
कोई ऐसी चीज़ जो मदद की ज़रूरत के बिना अपने आप काम करती है।
- ItalianItaliano
Automatic
Qualcosa che funziona da solo senza bisogno di aiuto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Automático
Algo que funciona sozinho, sem precisar de ajuda.
- RussianРусский
Автоматический
Что-то, что работает само по себе без посторонней помощи.
- Urduاردو
خودکار, خودکارانہ
کوئی ایسی چیز جو مدد کی ضرورت کے بغیر خود بخود کام کرے۔
- Chinese中文
自动的
一种可以自己运作而不需要帮助的东西。
More words like Automatic
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Automatic
What does Automatic mean?
Something that works by itself without needing help.
What is the definition of Automatic?
having controls that work without needing a person to operate them
How do you use Automatic in a sentence?
automatic doors
Can you give another example of Automatic?
a **fully automatic** driverless train
What are synonyms for Automatic?
Common alternatives include instinctive.
What is the opposite of Automatic?
Opposite meanings include manual, hand-operated.
What words go with Automatic?
It commonly pairs with be, completely, fully, be, almost, virtually.
What are common mistakes when using Automatic?
Confused with 'automatically' (adverb) vs. 'automatic' (adjective). Used 'automatic' for situations that require human intervention. Incorrectly using 'automatic' for non-mechanical contexts.
How do you pronounce Automatic?
US: /["/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Automatic?
Use 'automatic' when describing machines or processes that operate without human intervention. More formal contexts may prefer 'automated', while 'auto' is informal.
What CEFR level is Automatic?
"Automatic" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.