C1noun 2K

Stimulus

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈstɪmjələs/","/ˈstɪmjəlaɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈstɪmjələs/","/ˈstɪmjəlaɪ/"]/

Meaning of Stimulus

something that helps somebody/something to develop better or more quickly

In simple words: Something that causes a reaction or change.

Stimulus in a sentence

• The bright light served as a stimulus that caused the plant to grow towards it.
• Economic stimulus packages are designed to boost spending during a recession.
• The scientist observed how the stimulus triggered a quick response in the nervous system.
• In psychology, a stimulus can refer to any object or event that elicits a sensory or behavioral response.
• Government stimulus checks were sent to help people affected by the economic downturn.
• The advertisement acted as a stimulus that attracted customers to the store.

How to use Stimulus

Commonly used in science and psychology to describe factors that lead to responses. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific studies or theories.

Grammar pattern

stimulus + object

Memory hint

Think of 'stimulus' like 'stimulating' your senses to react.

Related words

Collocations with Stimulus

• great
• major
• powerful
• act as
• give
• provide
• come from something
• bill
• package
• plan
• stimulus for
• stimulus to
• a response to a stimulus
• great
• major
• powerful
• act as
• give
• provide
• come from something
• bill
• package
• plan
• stimulus for
• stimulus to
• a response to a stimulus

Synonyms for Stimulus

• incentive
• motivation
• trigger
• catalyst
• provocation

Opposites of Stimulus

• inhibition
• restraint

Common mistakes with Stimulus

• Confused with 'stimulation', which refers more to the act of exciting or invigorating.
• Mistakenly pluralized as 'stimuli' in informal contexts.
• Used incorrectly as a verb; 'stimulate' is the verb form.

Frequently asked questions about Stimulus

What does Stimulus mean?

Something that causes a reaction or change.

What is the definition of Stimulus?

something that helps somebody/something to develop better or more quickly

How do you use Stimulus in a sentence?

The bright light served as a stimulus that caused the plant to grow towards it.

Can you give another example of Stimulus?

Economic stimulus packages are designed to boost spending during a recession.

What are synonyms for Stimulus?

Common alternatives include incentive, motivation, trigger, catalyst, provocation.

What is the opposite of Stimulus?

Opposite meanings include inhibition, restraint.

What words go with Stimulus?

It commonly pairs with great, major, powerful, act as, give, provide, come from something, bill, package, plan, stimulus for, stimulus to, a response to a stimulus, great, major, powerful, act as, give, provide, come from something, bill, package, plan, stimulus for, stimulus to, a response to a stimulus.

What are common mistakes when using Stimulus?

Confused with 'stimulation', which refers more to the act of exciting or invigorating. Mistakenly pluralized as 'stimuli' in informal contexts. Used incorrectly as a verb; 'stimulate' is the verb form.

How do you pronounce Stimulus?

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

When should I use Stimulus?

Commonly used in science and psychology to describe factors that lead to responses. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific studies or theories.

What CEFR level is Stimulus?

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