B2noun 2K

Receiver

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈsiːvə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈsiːvər/"]/

Meaning of Receiver

the part of a phone that you hold close to your mouth and ear

In simple words: a person or thing that gets something

Receiver in a sentence

• The receiver caught the ball and ran towards the end zone.
• As the receiver, she is responsible for controlling all incoming calls.
• The television receiver picked up multiple channels in the new location.
• After the bankruptcy, the court appointed a receiver to manage the company's assets.
• In radio communication, the receiver converts signals into sound.
• The receiver of a gift often feels grateful towards the giver.
• He bought a new satellite receiver to improve his TV signal quality.
• The receiver in court proceedings has the authority to settle debts and pay creditors.

How to use Receiver

Typically used in contexts involving communication or delivery. It can refer to a person getting a message, package, or other items. Avoid in very casual conversations unless necessary.

Grammar pattern

receiver + of + something

Memory hint

Think of a 'receive-her' — the one who gets something.

Related words

Collocations with Receiver

• phone
• telephone
• lift
• pick up
• grab
• dangle
• over the receiver
• hold the receiver to your ear
• put the receiver to your ear
• hand-held
• portable
• GPS
• module
• unit
• antenna
• official
• court-appointed
• administrative
• appoint
• appoint somebody (as)
• call in
• in the hands of the receiver

Synonyms for Receiver

• recipient
• getter
• accepter
• incomer

Opposites of Receiver

• sender
• giver

Common mistakes with Receiver

• Confusing 'receiver' with 'receiver's' (possessive form)
• Using 'received' instead of 'receiver' as a noun
• Mistaking 'receiver' for 'receiver' in sports contexts only

Frequently asked questions about Receiver

What does Receiver mean?

a person or thing that gets something

What is the definition of Receiver?

the part of a phone that you hold close to your mouth and ear

How do you use Receiver in a sentence?

The receiver caught the ball and ran towards the end zone.

Can you give another example of Receiver?

As the receiver, she is responsible for controlling all incoming calls.

What are synonyms for Receiver?

Common alternatives include recipient, getter, accepter, incomer.

What is the opposite of Receiver?

Opposite meanings include sender, giver.

What words go with Receiver?

It commonly pairs with phone, telephone, lift, pick up, grab, dangle, over the receiver, hold the receiver to your ear, put the receiver to your ear, hand-held, portable, GPS, module, unit, antenna, official, court-appointed, administrative, appoint, appoint somebody (as), call in, in the hands of the receiver.

What are common mistakes when using Receiver?

Confusing 'receiver' with 'receiver's' (possessive form) Using 'received' instead of 'receiver' as a noun Mistaking 'receiver' for 'receiver' in sports contexts only

How do you pronounce Receiver?

US: /["/rɪˈsiːvər/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈsiːvə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Receiver?

Typically used in contexts involving communication or delivery. It can refer to a person getting a message, package, or other items. Avoid in very casual conversations unless necessary.

What CEFR level is Receiver?

"Receiver" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.