C1noun 2K

Sketch

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

Meaning of Sketch

a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details

In simple words: A quick drawing or outline.

Sketch in a sentence

• She made a quick sketch of the landscape before painting it.
• The architect showed us a rough sketch of the new building design.
• During the meeting, he presented a sketch of the project timeline.
• The artist’s sketch captured the model’s expression perfectly.
• The detective asked for a sketch of the suspect from the witness.

How to use Sketch

Use 'sketch' when talking about drawing something quickly, often in art or design contexts. It's not typically used for finished works.

Grammar pattern

sketch + object

Memory hint

Think of 'sketch' as a quick 'scan' of an idea on paper.

Related words

Collocations with Sketch

• lightning
• quick
• rough
• do
• draw
• make
• book
• pad
• map
• in a/​the sketch
• sketch by
• sketch for
• short
• comedy
• comic
• do
• perform
• write
• comedy
• comedy show
• show
• sketch about
• brief
• thumbnail
• biographical
• give somebody
• sketch of

Synonyms for Sketch

• drawing
• outline
• draft
• design

Opposites of Sketch

• finish
• complete

Common mistakes with Sketch

• Confused with 'doodle' - 'sketch' is more detailed.
• Using 'sketch' in formal reports where a complete description is required.
• Saying 'to sketch down' instead of just 'to sketch'.

Frequently asked questions about Sketch

What does Sketch mean?

A quick drawing or outline.

What is the definition of Sketch?

a simple picture that is drawn quickly and does not have many details

How do you use Sketch in a sentence?

She made a quick sketch of the landscape before painting it.

Can you give another example of Sketch?

The architect showed us a rough sketch of the new building design.

What are synonyms for Sketch?

Common alternatives include drawing, outline, draft, design.

What is the opposite of Sketch?

Opposite meanings include finish, complete.

What words go with Sketch?

It commonly pairs with lightning, quick, rough, do, draw, make, book, pad, map, in a/​the sketch, sketch by, sketch for, short, comedy, comic, do, perform, write, comedy, comedy show, show, sketch about, brief, thumbnail, biographical, give somebody, sketch of.

What are common mistakes when using Sketch?

Confused with 'doodle' - 'sketch' is more detailed. Using 'sketch' in formal reports where a complete description is required. Saying 'to sketch down' instead of just 'to sketch'.

How do you pronounce Sketch?

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

When should I use Sketch?

Use 'sketch' when talking about drawing something quickly, often in art or design contexts. It's not typically used for finished works.

What CEFR level is Sketch?

"Sketch" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.