B1noun 2K

Glove

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɡlʌv/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɡlʌv/"]/

Meaning of Glove

a piece of clothing for the hand, made of wool, leather, etc. with separate parts for each finger and the thumb

In simple words: A piece of clothing that covers your hand and has separate parts for each finger.

Glove in a sentence

• a **pair of gloves**
• **rubber/latex gloves**
• gardening/boxing gloves
• The burglar must have been **wearing gloves**.
• She peeled off her glove to reveal a wedding ring.
• The dress fits me like a glove.
• Treat her with kid gloves—she's very sensitive.
• They promised that the army would strike with an iron fist at any resistance.
• The iron hand in the velvet glove approach seems to work best with this age group.

How to use Glove

Used when talking about hand coverings for warmth or protection. Not appropriate for formal writing. When describing types, specify if they are for sports, winter, etc.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'glove' like 'love' around your fingers, keeping them warm.

Related words

Collocations with Glove

• long
• fingerless
• protective
• pair
• pull on
• peel off
• pull off
• box
• compartment

Synonyms for Glove

• handwear
• mitt
• gauntlet
• covering

Opposites of Glove

• barehanded
• naked

Common mistakes with Glove

• Confused with 'glove' vs 'mitten' - mittens cover the whole hand without separate fingers.
• Using 'glove' in plural form incorrectly when referring to a single item.
• Mispronouncing 'glove' as 'glov' without the 'e' sound.

Frequently asked questions about Glove

What does Glove mean?

A piece of clothing that covers your hand and has separate parts for each finger.

What is the definition of Glove?

a piece of clothing for the hand, made of wool, leather, etc. with separate parts for each finger and the thumb

How do you use Glove in a sentence?

a **pair of gloves**

Can you give another example of Glove?

**rubber/latex gloves**

What are synonyms for Glove?

Common alternatives include handwear, mitt, gauntlet, covering.

What is the opposite of Glove?

Opposite meanings include barehanded, naked.

What words go with Glove?

It commonly pairs with long, fingerless, protective, pair, pull on, peel off, pull off, box, compartment.

What are common mistakes when using Glove?

Confused with 'glove' vs 'mitten' - mittens cover the whole hand without separate fingers. Using 'glove' in plural form incorrectly when referring to a single item. Mispronouncing 'glove' as 'glov' without the 'e' sound.

How do you pronounce Glove?

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

When should I use Glove?

Used when talking about hand coverings for warmth or protection. Not appropriate for formal writing. When describing types, specify if they are for sports, winter, etc.

What CEFR level is Glove?

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