B2noun 2K

Index

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɪndeks/","/ˈɪndɪsiːz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɪndeks/","/ˈɪndɪsiːz/"]/

Meaning of Index

a list of names or topics that are referred to in a book, etc., usually arranged at the end of a book in alphabetical order or listed in a separate file or book

In simple words: A list of items, usually showing where to find them.

Index in a sentence

• The book's index helps you find specific topics quickly.
• Stock market indexes reflect the overall performance of the market.
• You should check the index at the back of the report for page numbers.
• The university uses an index to rank its students based on grades.
• In programming, the index of the first element is usually zero.
• The economic index indicates changes in consumer prices over time.
• Use the index to locate the topic in the manual.
• He created an index of all the databases he manages for easy access.

How to use Index

Use 'index' when discussing organization or reference materials. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler words like 'list' would suffice.

Grammar pattern

index + object

Memory hint

Think of an 'index' as a finger pointing to the right information in a book.

Related words

Collocations with Index

• complete
• comprehensive
• detailed
• appear in
• be in
• consult
• give something
• list something
• card
• in a/​the index
• index to
• good
• reliable
• sensitive
• have
• use (something as)
• compile
• add something
• gain something
• increase
• in an/​the index
• on an/​the index
• a drop in an index
• a fall in an index
• changes in an index
• good
• reliable
• sensitive
• have
• use (something as)
• compile
• add something
• gain something
• increase
• in an/​the index
• on an/​the index
• a drop in an index
• a fall in an index
• changes in an index

Synonyms for Index

• directory
• catalog
• list
• table
• guide

Opposites of Index

• disorder
• chaos

Common mistakes with Index

• Using 'index' as a verb incorrectly.
• Confusing 'index' with 'inventory'.
• Not using 'index' for multiple items.

Frequently asked questions about Index

What does Index mean?

A list of items, usually showing where to find them.

What is the definition of Index?

a list of names or topics that are referred to in a book, etc., usually arranged at the end of a book in alphabetical order or listed in a separate file or book

How do you use Index in a sentence?

The book's index helps you find specific topics quickly.

Can you give another example of Index?

Stock market indexes reflect the overall performance of the market.

What are synonyms for Index?

Common alternatives include directory, catalog, list, table, guide.

What is the opposite of Index?

Opposite meanings include disorder, chaos.

What words go with Index?

It commonly pairs with complete, comprehensive, detailed, appear in, be in, consult, give something, list something, card, in a/​the index, index to, good, reliable, sensitive, have, use (something as), compile, add something, gain something, increase, in an/​the index, on an/​the index, a drop in an index, a fall in an index, changes in an index, good, reliable, sensitive, have, use (something as), compile, add something, gain something, increase, in an/​the index, on an/​the index, a drop in an index, a fall in an index, changes in an index.

What are common mistakes when using Index?

Using 'index' as a verb incorrectly. Confusing 'index' with 'inventory'. Not using 'index' for multiple items.

How do you pronounce Index?

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

When should I use Index?

Use 'index' when discussing organization or reference materials. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler words like 'list' would suffice.

What CEFR level is Index?

"Index" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.