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Film

🇬🇧 UK /["/fɪlm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/fɪlm/"]/

Meaning of Film

a series of moving pictures recorded with sound that tells a story, watched at a cinema or on a television or other device

In simple words: A movie or a sequence of images that tells a story.

Film in a sentence

• I love to watch a good film on weekends.
• The film was directed by a famous filmmaker.
• She took a film of our vacation to share with friends.
• He put a protective film over the screen to prevent scratches.
• The documentary film provided a lot of useful information.

How to use Film

Use 'film' when discussing movies in general. In casual settings, 'movie' is more common, while 'film' is often preferred in academic or critical contexts.

Grammar pattern

film + object

Memory hint

Think of 'film' as the 'fill-in' for your entertainment – it fills your time with stories.

Related words

Collocations with Film

• long
• short
• feature-length
• see
• view
• watch
• be on
• show
• come out
• director
• editor
• maker
• in a/​the film
• on film
• film about
• the beginning of the film
• the end of the film
• be in films
• long
• short
• feature-length
• see
• view
• watch
• be on
• show
• come out
• director
• editor
• maker
• in a/​the film
• on film
• film about
• the beginning of the film
• the end of the film
• be in films
• long
• short
• feature-length
• see
• view
• watch
• be on
• show
• come out
• director
• editor
• maker
• in a/​the film
• on film
• film about
• the beginning of the film
• the end of the film
• be in films
• black-and-white
• colour/​color
• fast
• reel
• roll
• load
• put in
• remove
• fine
• thin
• surface
• be covered in
• be covered with
• film of

Synonyms for Film

• coat, coating, layer

Opposites of Film

• non-film
• reality show

Common mistakes with Film

• Using 'film' incorrectly as a verb; it can only be a noun in this context.
• Confusing 'film' with 'video'; 'film' is generally used for movies.
• Assuming 'film' refers only to documentaries; it can refer to any type of movie.

Frequently asked questions about Film

What does Film mean?

A movie or a sequence of images that tells a story.

What is the definition of Film?

a series of moving pictures recorded with sound that tells a story, watched at a cinema or on a television or other device

How do you use Film in a sentence?

I love to watch a good film on weekends.

Can you give another example of Film?

The film was directed by a famous filmmaker.

What are synonyms for Film?

Common alternatives include coat, coating, layer.

What is the opposite of Film?

Opposite meanings include non-film, reality show.

What words go with Film?

It commonly pairs with long, short, feature-length, see, view, watch, be on, show, come out, director, editor, maker, in a/​the film, on film, film about, the beginning of the film, the end of the film, be in films, long, short, feature-length, see, view, watch, be on, show, come out, director, editor, maker, in a/​the film, on film, film about, the beginning of the film, the end of the film, be in films, long, short, feature-length, see, view, watch, be on, show, come out, director, editor, maker, in a/​the film, on film, film about, the beginning of the film, the end of the film, be in films, black-and-white, colour/​color, fast, reel, roll, load, put in, remove, fine, thin, surface, be covered in, be covered with, film of.

What are common mistakes when using Film?

Using 'film' incorrectly as a verb; it can only be a noun in this context. Confusing 'film' with 'video'; 'film' is generally used for movies. Assuming 'film' refers only to documentaries; it can refer to any type of movie.

How do you pronounce Film?

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

When should I use Film?

Use 'film' when discussing movies in general. In casual settings, 'movie' is more common, while 'film' is often preferred in academic or critical contexts.

What CEFR level is Film?

"Film" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.