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Figure

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈfɪɡə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈfɪɡjər/"]/

Meaning of Figure

a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information

In simple words: A shape or form of something, or a person’s body.

Figure in a sentence

• I can see the figure of a man in the distance.
• The figure shows the results of the experiment in a clear way.
• Can you figure out the answer to the riddle?
• She plans to figure her budget for the month.
• The artist painted a beautiful figure in the center of the canvas.
• He has a slim figure, which he maintains by exercising regularly.
• In math, we often need to figure the area of a triangle.
• The figure of speech used in that poem is really clever.

How to use Figure

Use 'figure' to describe both shapes (like in math) and people. Avoid in very casual conversations unless referring to a specific type of figure like a 'figure skate.'

Grammar pattern

figure + as/with

Memory hint

Think of a 'figure' as a 'fig' shaped like a person.

Related words

Collocations with Figure

• high
• low
• double
• reach
• exceed
• add
• add up
• be bandied about
• indicate something
• according to (the) figures
• in round figures
• great
• central
• key
• figure of
• cloaked
• hooded
• masked
• painter
• drawing
• painting
• beautiful
• fine
• good
• cut
• have
• keep
• a fine figure of a man
• a fine figure of a woman
• refer to
• see
• illustrate something
• show something

Synonyms for Figure

• arithmetic

Opposites of Figure

• formlessness
• ambiguity

Common mistakes with Figure

• Confused with 'figured' as in past tense.
• Using 'figure' when they mean 'figures' as in numbers.
• Misusing 'figure out' in contexts that don't require problem-solving.

Frequently asked questions about Figure

What does Figure mean?

A shape or form of something, or a person’s body.

What is the definition of Figure?

a number representing a particular amount, especially one given in official information

How do you use Figure in a sentence?

I can see the figure of a man in the distance.

Can you give another example of Figure?

The figure shows the results of the experiment in a clear way.

What are synonyms for Figure?

Common alternatives include arithmetic.

What is the opposite of Figure?

Opposite meanings include formlessness, ambiguity.

What words go with Figure?

It commonly pairs with high, low, double, reach, exceed, add, add up, be bandied about, indicate something, according to (the) figures, in round figures, great, central, key, figure of, cloaked, hooded, masked, painter, drawing, painting, beautiful, fine, good, cut, have, keep, a fine figure of a man, a fine figure of a woman, refer to, see, illustrate something, show something.

What are common mistakes when using Figure?

Confused with 'figured' as in past tense. Using 'figure' when they mean 'figures' as in numbers. Misusing 'figure out' in contexts that don't require problem-solving.

How do you pronounce Figure?

US: /["/ˈfɪɡjər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɪɡə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Figure?

Use 'figure' to describe both shapes (like in math) and people. Avoid in very casual conversations unless referring to a specific type of figure like a 'figure skate.'

What CEFR level is Figure?

"Figure" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.