Cool MateMeaning of Random
In simple words: without a definite plan or pattern
Random in a sentence
- I picked a random number between one and ten.
- The random selection of participants ensured a fair experiment.
- He made a random comment that surprised everyone in the room.
- They chose a random restaurant for dinner, and it turned out great.
- The weather can be quite random during this time of year.
How to use Random
Use 'random' to describe things that happen by chance. It's appropriate in both casual conversations and formal writing, but avoid overusing it to prevent sounding vague.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'random' as 'running around without direction' — imagine a kid running aimlessly in a park.
Related words
Collocations with Random
Opposites of Random
- structured
- planned
- ordered
Common mistakes with Random
- Confused with 'arbitrary' — 'random' implies no specific order, while 'arbitrary' can imply choice without reason.
- Using 'randomly' when the context is not spontaneous or by chance.
- Overusing 'random' in apologetic contexts, like saying 'random stuff' without clarity.
Random appears in
Random in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عشوائي
بدون خطة أو نمط محدد
- Bengaliবাংলা
এলোমেলো, যথেচ্ছ
কোনো নির্দিষ্ট পরিকল্পনা বা প্যাটার্ন ছাড়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Zufällig
ohne Plan oder Muster
- SpanishEspañol
Aleatorio
sin un plan o patrón definido
- Persianفارسی
تصادفی
بدون برنامه یا الگوی مشخص
- FrenchFrançais
Aléatoire
sans plan ni schéma défini
- Hindiहिन्दी
यादृच्छिक
बिना किसी निश्चित योजना या पैटर्न के
- ItalianItaliano
Casuale, a caso
senza un piano o uno schema definito
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aleatório
sem um plano ou padrão definido
- RussianРусский
Случайный
без определенного плана или закономерности
- Urduاردو
بے ترتیب, اتفاقی
بغیر کسی واضح منصوبے یا نمونے کے۔
- Chinese中文
随机
没有明确的计划或模式
More words like Random
- ArbitraryC1
not seeming to be based on a reason, system or plan and sometimes seeming unfair
- Chance
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Random
What does Random mean?
without a definite plan or pattern
What is the definition of Random?
done, chosen, etc. without somebody deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern
How do you use Random in a sentence?
I picked a random number between one and ten.
Can you give another example of Random?
The random selection of participants ensured a fair experiment.
What are synonyms for Random?
Common alternatives include haphazard, arbitrary, chance, unplanned, randomized.
What is the opposite of Random?
Opposite meanings include structured, planned, ordered.
What words go with Random?
It commonly pairs with be, seem, completely, entirely, purely.
What are common mistakes when using Random?
Confused with 'arbitrary' — 'random' implies no specific order, while 'arbitrary' can imply choice without reason. Using 'randomly' when the context is not spontaneous or by chance. Overusing 'random' in apologetic contexts, like saying 'random stuff' without clarity.
How do you pronounce Random?
US: /["/ˈrændəm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrændəm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Random?
Use 'random' to describe things that happen by chance. It's appropriate in both casual conversations and formal writing, but avoid overusing it to prevent sounding vague.
What CEFR level is Random?
"Random" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.