A1noun 1K

Radio

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

Meaning of Radio

the activity of broadcasting programmes for people to listen to; the programmes that are broadcast

In simple words: A device that plays sound through the air, often for music or news.

Radio in a sentence

• I like to listen to the radio in the morning.
• The radio played my favorite song while I was driving.
• He bought a new radio for his room.
• We can listen to the radio together during dinner.
• The radio station has a variety of shows throughout the day.
• She announced the news on her radio program.
• My grandfather used to listen to the radio news every evening.
• He tuned in to the radio to hear the championship game.

How to use Radio

Commonly used in day-to-day conversations. In formal writing, you might refer to specific types of radios or their purposes, but generally, 'radio' is appropriate in most contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of the phrase 'ray of sound' to remember how a radio transmits audio.

Related words

Collocations with Radio

• car
• CB
• hand-held
• listen to
• tune in to
• tune
• announce something
• report something
• play (something)
• alarm
• receiver
• set
• by radio
• on the radio
• car
• CB
• hand-held
• listen to
• tune in to
• tune
• announce something
• report something
• play (something)
• alarm
• receiver
• set
• by radio
• on the radio
• car
• CB
• hand-held
• listen to
• tune in to
• tune
• announce something
• report something
• play (something)
• alarm
• receiver
• set
• by radio
• on the radio
• car
• CB
• hand-held
• listen to
• tune in to
• tune
• announce something
• report something
• play (something)
• alarm
• receiver
• set
• by radio
• on the radio

Synonyms for Radio

• broadcast
• transmitter
• receiver
• sound system

Opposites of Radio

• television
• silence

Common mistakes with Radio

• Confusing 'radio' as a verb (e.g., 'I will radio you') due to informal usage.
• Using 'radios' as singular when referring to the device.
• Mispronouncing the first syllable ('rah'-dio instead of 'ray'-dio).

Frequently asked questions about Radio

What does Radio mean?

A device that plays sound through the air, often for music or news.

What is the definition of Radio?

the activity of broadcasting programmes for people to listen to; the programmes that are broadcast

How do you use Radio in a sentence?

I like to listen to the radio in the morning.

Can you give another example of Radio?

The radio played my favorite song while I was driving.

What are synonyms for Radio?

Common alternatives include broadcast, transmitter, receiver, sound system.

What is the opposite of Radio?

Opposite meanings include television, silence.

What words go with Radio?

It commonly pairs with car, CB, hand-held, listen to, tune in to, tune, announce something, report something, play (something), alarm, receiver, set, by radio, on the radio, car, CB, hand-held, listen to, tune in to, tune, announce something, report something, play (something), alarm, receiver, set, by radio, on the radio, car, CB, hand-held, listen to, tune in to, tune, announce something, report something, play (something), alarm, receiver, set, by radio, on the radio, car, CB, hand-held, listen to, tune in to, tune, announce something, report something, play (something), alarm, receiver, set, by radio, on the radio.

What are common mistakes when using Radio?

Confusing 'radio' as a verb (e.g., 'I will radio you') due to informal usage. Using 'radios' as singular when referring to the device. Mispronouncing the first syllable ('rah'-dio instead of 'ray'-dio).

How do you pronounce Radio?

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

When should I use Radio?

Commonly used in day-to-day conversations. In formal writing, you might refer to specific types of radios or their purposes, but generally, 'radio' is appropriate in most contexts.

What CEFR level is Radio?

"Radio" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.