Cool MateModel
UK /["/ˈmɒdl/"]/US /["/ˈmɑːdl/"]/
Definition
a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object
In simple words: A representation or example of something that shows how it works.
Examples
- The model of the car was very popular among collectors.
- She works as a fashion model for several brands.
- The architect created a scale model of the new building.
- In class, we learned how to model mathematical equations.
- He wants to model his speech after famous speakers.
Usage notes
Use 'model' when discussing representations, especially in science or design. It's less common in casual conversations unless talking about fashion or specific examples.
Grammar pattern
model + object
Memory hint
Think of a miniature 'model' car you can see how to build a real one.
Collocations
- full-scale
- scale
- three-dimensional
- assemble
- build
- construct
- aeroplane
- airplane
- car
- model of
- excellent
- good
- role
- give somebody
- present
- propose
- citizen
- pupil
- student
- model of
- model for
- excellent
- good
- role
- give somebody
- present
- propose
- citizen
- pupil
- student
- model of
- model for
- artist’s
- glamour/glamor
- photographic
- photograph
- pose
- shoot
- pose for somebody/something
- sit for somebody/something
- artist’s
- glamour/glamor
- photographic
- photograph
- pose
- shoot
- pose for somebody/something
- sit for somebody/something
- de luxe
- luxury
- popular
- do
- make
- produce
Synonyms
- example
- representation
- simulation
- template
- archetype
Antonyms
- original
- prototype
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'mold' or 'mould', which refer to shapes or forms.
- Using 'model' as a verb without specifying the object it applies to.
- Mixing up 'model' (noun) with 'model' (verb) in context.