B1noun 2K

Quotation

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

Meaning of Quotation

a group of words or a short piece of writing taken from a book, play, speech, etc. and repeated because it is interesting or useful

In simple words: A group of words someone has said or written, often taken from a book or speech.

Quotation in a sentence

• She included a famous quotation from Shakespeare in her essay.
• The teacher asked us to find a quotation that illustrates the theme of friendship.
• In his book, he provides a quotation at the beginning of each chapter.
• The artist was inspired by a quotation that urged people to follow their dreams.
• When I need motivation, I often look for a good quotation to inspire me.

How to use Quotation

Used when referring to someone else's words. Ideal for essays or formal writing. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

quotation + (of) + quote

Memory hint

Think of 'quote' and the 'tion' suffix, as in a 'collection of quotes'.

Related words

Collocations with Quotation

• famous
• memorable
• direct
• take
• attribute
• cite
• come from something
• marks
• quotation from
• written
• free
• detailed
• give (somebody)
• provide (somebody with)
• supply (somebody with)
• quotation for

Synonyms for Quotation

• estimate

Opposites of Quotation

• silence
• speechlessness

Common mistakes with Quotation

• Confused with 'quote' — remember 'quotation' is the noun.
• Using it in informal contexts where it sounds too formal.
• Mistaking 'quotation' for just any statement — it's specific to cited sources.

Frequently asked questions about Quotation

What does Quotation mean?

A group of words someone has said or written, often taken from a book or speech.

What is the definition of Quotation?

a group of words or a short piece of writing taken from a book, play, speech, etc. and repeated because it is interesting or useful

How do you use Quotation in a sentence?

She included a famous quotation from Shakespeare in her essay.

Can you give another example of Quotation?

The teacher asked us to find a quotation that illustrates the theme of friendship.

What are synonyms for Quotation?

Common alternatives include estimate.

What is the opposite of Quotation?

Opposite meanings include silence, speechlessness.

What words go with Quotation?

It commonly pairs with famous, memorable, direct, take, attribute, cite, come from something, marks, quotation from, written, free, detailed, give (somebody), provide (somebody with), supply (somebody with), quotation for.

What are common mistakes when using Quotation?

Confused with 'quote' — remember 'quotation' is the noun. Using it in informal contexts where it sounds too formal. Mistaking 'quotation' for just any statement — it's specific to cited sources.

How do you pronounce Quotation?

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

When should I use Quotation?

Used when referring to someone else's words. Ideal for essays or formal writing. Avoid in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Quotation?

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