B1noun 1K

Channel

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

Meaning of Channel

a television station

In simple words: A way to communicate or share information.

Channel in a sentence

• I prefer to watch my favorite show on that channel.
• The news channel provides updates every hour.
• He decided to channel his energy into painting.
• She used a special channel to communicate with the team.
• Please adjust the TV to channel five for the game.
• We could channel our thoughts into a productive discussion.
• The narrow channel separates the two islands.
• He found a way to channel his creativity through music.

How to use Channel

Used in both formal and informal settings. It's common in contexts like broadcasting, communication methods, or specific topics. Avoid in overly casual conversations unless referring to television or online content.

Grammar pattern

channel + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'TV channel' where shows are broadcast — you 'channel' your attention to it.

Related words

Collocations with Channel

• radio
• television
• TV
• change
• flip
• flip through
• broadcast
• on a/​the channel
• radio
• television
• TV
• change
• flip
• flip through
• broadcast
• on a/​the channel
• direct
• indirect
• formal
• go through
• use
• establish
• through a/​the channel
• a channel of communication
• channels of distribution
• deep
• narrow
• drainage
• form
• block
• deep
• narrow
• drainage
• form
• block

Synonyms for Channel

• medium
• route
• path
• conduit
• network

Opposites of Channel

• block
• prevent

Common mistakes with Channel

• Confused with 'cannel', which is incorrect.
• Using as a verb in the wrong context, e.g., 'channelling' instead of 'channeling'.

Frequently asked questions about Channel

What does Channel mean?

A way to communicate or share information.

What is the definition of Channel?

a television station

How do you use Channel in a sentence?

I prefer to watch my favorite show on that channel.

Can you give another example of Channel?

The news channel provides updates every hour.

What are synonyms for Channel?

Common alternatives include medium, route, path, conduit, network.

What is the opposite of Channel?

Opposite meanings include block, prevent.

What words go with Channel?

It commonly pairs with radio, television, TV, change, flip, flip through, broadcast, on a/​the channel, radio, television, TV, change, flip, flip through, broadcast, on a/​the channel, direct, indirect, formal, go through, use, establish, through a/​the channel, a channel of communication, channels of distribution, deep, narrow, drainage, form, block, deep, narrow, drainage, form, block.

What are common mistakes when using Channel?

Confused with 'cannel', which is incorrect. Using as a verb in the wrong context, e.g., 'channelling' instead of 'channeling'.

How do you pronounce Channel?

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

When should I use Channel?

Used in both formal and informal settings. It's common in contexts like broadcasting, communication methods, or specific topics. Avoid in overly casual conversations unless referring to television or online content.

What CEFR level is Channel?

"Channel" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.