Cool MateMeaning of British
In simple words: Relating to Great Britain or its people.
British in a sentence
- He has a strong British accent.
- British culture values politeness and respect.
- She enjoys British literature, especially Shakespeare.
- The British weather can be quite unpredictable.
- My favourite food is traditional British fish and chips.
How to use British
Use 'British' to describe something from Great Britain. Avoid it when discussing non-British cultures.
Grammar pattern
standalone descriptor
Memory hint
Think of 'Br-i-tish' like a Brit with a cup of tea.
Related words
Collocations with British
- British culture
- British accent
- British government
- British food
- British flag
Synonyms for British
- English
- UK
- British Isles
Opposites of British
- American
- non-British
Common mistakes with British
- Confused with 'Brit' which refers specifically to a British person.
- Incorrectly applied to people from other UK nations like Scotland or Wales.
- Mispronounced as 'Br-it-ish' instead of 'Br-i-tish'.
British appears in
British in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بريطاني
متعلق ببريطانيا العظمى أو شعبها.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ব্রিটিশ
গ্রেট ব্রিটেন বা এর অধিবাসীদের সাথে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Britisch
Bezieht sich auf Großbritannien oder seine Leute.
- SpanishEspañol
Británico
Relacionado con Gran Bretaña o su gente.
- Persianفارسی
بریتانیایی
مربوط به بریتانیا یا مردم آن.
- FrenchFrançais
Britannique
Qui vient de Grande-Bretagne ou concerne ses habitants.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ब्रिटिश
ग्रेट ब्रिटेन या उसके लोगों से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Britannico
Relativo alla Gran Bretagna o alla sua gente.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Britânico
Relativo à Grã-Bretanha ou ao seu povo.
- RussianРусский
Британский
Относящийся к Великобритании или ее народу.
- Urduاردو
برطانوی
عظیم برطانیہ یا اس کے لوگوں سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
英国的
跟英国或英国人有关的。
More words like British
- English
- How's your blog going
A casual inquiry about the progress or status of someone's blog.
- Oh good good
An expression of happiness or satisfaction.
- Very good
Used to express a high level of quality or satisfaction.
- WrittenB1
expressed in writing rather than in speech
- You haven't written a word
Indicates that no writing has been done.
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Frequently asked questions about British
What does British mean?
Relating to Great Britain or its people.
What is the definition of British?
Relating to or characteristic of the people or culture of Great Britain.
How do you use British in a sentence?
He has a strong British accent.
Can you give another example of British?
British culture values politeness and respect.
What are synonyms for British?
Common alternatives include English, UK, British Isles.
What is the opposite of British?
Opposite meanings include American, non-British.
What words go with British?
It commonly pairs with British culture, British accent, British government, British food, British flag.
What are common mistakes when using British?
Confused with 'Brit' which refers specifically to a British person. Incorrectly applied to people from other UK nations like Scotland or Wales. Mispronounced as 'Br-it-ish' instead of 'Br-i-tish'.
How do you pronounce British?
US: //ˈbrɪtɪʃ//, UK: //ˈbrɪtɪʃ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use British?
Use 'British' to describe something from Great Britain. Avoid it when discussing non-British cultures.