A2noun 1K

Media

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmiːdiə/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmiːdiə/"]/

Meaning of Media

the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet

In simple words: Ways to communicate information like news or entertainment.

Media in a sentence

• The media plays a crucial role in spreading information.
• Many people get their news from social media platforms.
• The media can influence public opinion on various issues.
• He works in the media industry as a journalist.
• I read about the latest trends in fashion media.

How to use Media

Use 'media' to describe different outlets like television, newspapers, or the internet. It's appropriate in both formal reports and everyday conversation about information sharing.

Grammar pattern

media + object

Memory hint

Think of 'media' as 'mediums of information' - like actors on a stage telling stories.

Related words

Collocations with Media

• mass
• audio-visual
• broadcast
• accuse
• blame
• criticize
• cover something
• report something
• portray somebody/​something (as something)
• attention
• coverage
• interest
• through the media
• via the media
• access to the media
• the role of the media

Synonyms for Media

• press
• communication
• news
• broadcast
• outlet

Opposites of Media

• ignorance
• isolation

Common mistakes with Media

• 'Media' treated as a singular noun (it is plural; use 'medium' for singular).
• Confusing 'media' with 'social media' (while related, 'media' is broader).

Frequently asked questions about Media

What does Media mean?

Ways to communicate information like news or entertainment.

What is the definition of Media?

the main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, that is television, radio, newspapers and the internet

How do you use Media in a sentence?

The media plays a crucial role in spreading information.

Can you give another example of Media?

Many people get their news from social media platforms.

What are synonyms for Media?

Common alternatives include press, communication, news, broadcast, outlet.

What is the opposite of Media?

Opposite meanings include ignorance, isolation.

What words go with Media?

It commonly pairs with mass, audio-visual, broadcast, accuse, blame, criticize, cover something, report something, portray somebody/​something (as something), attention, coverage, interest, through the media, via the media, access to the media, the role of the media.

What are common mistakes when using Media?

'Media' treated as a singular noun (it is plural; use 'medium' for singular). Confusing 'media' with 'social media' (while related, 'media' is broader).

How do you pronounce Media?

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

When should I use Media?

Use 'media' to describe different outlets like television, newspapers, or the internet. It's appropriate in both formal reports and everyday conversation about information sharing.

What CEFR level is Media?

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