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File

🇬🇧 UK /["/faɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/faɪl/"]/

Meaning of File

a box or folded piece of card for keeping loose papers together and in order

In simple words: A collection of information or documents stored together.

File in a sentence

• Please upload the file to the system.
• I saved the document as a text file on my computer.
• He decided to file a complaint about the service.
• She needs to file her taxes before the deadline.
• In biology class, we learned about the classification file of species.
• Make sure to file away all the paperwork properly.
• The speaker had a file of slides to accompany the presentation.
• When organizing the documents, make sure to file them alphabetically.

How to use File

Used in both physical and digital contexts. In formal contexts, use 'document' or 'record' for specificity. Avoid using 'file' to refer to a single item unless specified.

Grammar pattern

file + object

Memory hint

Think of 'file' like a 'pile' of papers organized neatly.

Related words

Collocations with File

• bulging
• bulky
• thick
• box
• stack
• have
• keep
• maintain
• contain something
• cabinet
• drawer
• folder
• in a/​the file
• on file
• file on
• large
• computer
• digital
• directory
• list
• set
• create
• download
• upload
• contain something
• name
• format
• size
• in a/​the file
• bulging
• bulky
• thick
• box
• stack
• have
• keep
• maintain
• contain something
• cabinet
• drawer
• folder
• in a/​the file
• on file
• file on

Synonyms for File

• document
• record
• folder
• archive
• compilation

Opposites of File

• disorder
• chaos

Common mistakes with File

• Confused about whether 'file' is a noun or a verb.
• Using 'files' when referring to a single document.
• Incorrectly spelling as 'fyle' or 'fihl'.

Frequently asked questions about File

What does File mean?

A collection of information or documents stored together.

What is the definition of File?

a box or folded piece of card for keeping loose papers together and in order

How do you use File in a sentence?

Please upload the file to the system.

Can you give another example of File?

I saved the document as a text file on my computer.

What are synonyms for File?

Common alternatives include document, record, folder, archive, compilation.

What is the opposite of File?

Opposite meanings include disorder, chaos.

What words go with File?

It commonly pairs with bulging, bulky, thick, box, stack, have, keep, maintain, contain something, cabinet, drawer, folder, in a/​the file, on file, file on, large, computer, digital, directory, list, set, create, download, upload, contain something, name, format, size, in a/​the file, bulging, bulky, thick, box, stack, have, keep, maintain, contain something, cabinet, drawer, folder, in a/​the file, on file, file on.

What are common mistakes when using File?

Confused about whether 'file' is a noun or a verb. Using 'files' when referring to a single document. Incorrectly spelling as 'fyle' or 'fihl'.

How do you pronounce File?

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

When should I use File?

Used in both physical and digital contexts. In formal contexts, use 'document' or 'record' for specificity. Avoid using 'file' to refer to a single item unless specified.

What CEFR level is File?

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