Meaning of Nut
In simple words: A hard seed or fruit with a shell, often used as food.
Nut in a sentence
- I like to eat a nut as a healthy snack between meals.
- Peanuts are technically not nuts, but they are often called nuts.
- The squirrel hid a nut in the ground for winter.
- He is a bit of a nut when it comes to his obsession with cars.
- In electronics, a nut is a fastening device that is used with a bolt.
- She tightened the nut on the bicycle wheel to make it secure.
How to use Nut
Use 'nut' in cooking, snacks, or when talking about healthy foods. It's generally appropriate in casual conversations and writing but may not be used in formal contexts like scientific reports.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'nut' as a 'hard' shelled snack; they crunch when you bite!
Related words
Collocations with Nut
Common mistakes with Nut
- Confused with 'knut', which is not a word.
- Using 'nut' to refer to all seeds, not just hard-shelled ones.
- Not distinguishing between edible and inedible nuts.
Nut appears in
Nut in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مكسرات
بذور أو ثمار صلبة ذات قشرة، وغالبًا ما تستخدم كطعام.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাদাম
একটি শক্ত খোসাযুক্ত বীজ বা ফল, যা প্রায়শই খাবার হিসাবে ব্যবহৃত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Nuss
Ein hartes Samenkorn oder eine Frucht mit Schale, die oft als Nahrungsmittel verwendet wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Nuez
Una semilla o fruta dura con cáscara, a menudo usada como alimento.
- Persianفارسی
مغز، مهره، دیوانه
یک دانه یا میوه سفت با پوسته، که معمولاً به عنوان غذا استفاده میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Noix, Fruit à coque
Une graine ou un fruit dur avec une coquille, souvent utilisé comme nourriture.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अखरोट
एक कठोर बीज या फल जिसका छिलका होता है, अक्सर भोजन के रूप में उपयोग किया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Noce
Un seme o frutto duro con un guscio, spesso usato come cibo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Noz
Uma semente ou fruta dura com casca, frequentemente usada como alimento.
- RussianРусский
Орех, гайка
Твердое семя или плод со скорлупой, часто используемый в пищу.
- Chinese中文
坚果
一种有壳的坚硬种子或果实,通常用作食物。
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Frequently asked questions about Nut
What does Nut mean?
A hard seed or fruit with a shell, often used as food.
What is the definition of Nut?
a small hard fruit with a very hard shell that grows on some trees
How do you use Nut in a sentence?
I like to eat a nut as a healthy snack between meals.
Can you give another example of Nut?
Peanuts are technically not nuts, but they are often called nuts.
What are synonyms for Nut?
Common alternatives include seed, kernel, fruit, bean, legume.
What is the opposite of Nut?
Opposite meanings include seed, fruit.
What words go with Nut?
It commonly pairs with cashew, macadamia, pistachio, crack, shell, allergy, oil, tree, put on, screw on, tighten, nuts and bolts.
What are common mistakes when using Nut?
Confused with 'knut', which is not a word. Using 'nut' to refer to all seeds, not just hard-shelled ones. Not distinguishing between edible and inedible nuts.
How do you pronounce Nut?
US: /["/nʌt/"]/, UK: /["/nʌt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Nut?
Use 'nut' in cooking, snacks, or when talking about healthy foods. It's generally appropriate in casual conversations and writing but may not be used in formal contexts like scientific reports.
What CEFR level is Nut?
"Nut" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.









