A1noun 2K

Taxi

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

Meaning of Taxi

a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere. Taxis usually have meters that show how much money you have to pay.

In simple words: A car that you can pay to take you somewhere.

Taxi in a sentence

• I took a taxi to the airport this morning.
• The taxi driver was very friendly and talkative.
• We need to order a taxi to get home.
• There is a taxi stand right outside the station.
• You can easily find a taxi in busy areas.

How to use Taxi

In everyday conversation, 'taxi' is commonly used. In formal writing, you might use 'taxicab.' It's not appropriate in very casual conversations where slang is preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think 'taxi' like 'tax' for money on the go.

Related words

Collocations with Taxi

• air
• water
• take
• book (somebody)
• call (somebody)
• cab
• company
• firm
• by taxi

Synonyms for Taxi

• cab
• taxicab
• hire car
• shuttle

Opposites of Taxi

• bus
• train

Common mistakes with Taxi

• Confuse 'taxi' with 'cab' as they are often used interchangeably.
• Use 'taxi' as a verb incorrectly, as it's a noun.
• Mispronounce 'taxi' by stressing the wrong syllable.

Frequently asked questions about Taxi

What does Taxi mean?

A car that you can pay to take you somewhere.

What is the definition of Taxi?

a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere. Taxis usually have meters that show how much money you have to pay.

How do you use Taxi in a sentence?

I took a taxi to the airport this morning.

Can you give another example of Taxi?

The taxi driver was very friendly and talkative.

What are synonyms for Taxi?

Common alternatives include cab, taxicab, hire car, shuttle.

What is the opposite of Taxi?

Opposite meanings include bus, train.

What words go with Taxi?

It commonly pairs with air, water, take, book (somebody), call (somebody), cab, company, firm, by taxi.

What are common mistakes when using Taxi?

Confuse 'taxi' with 'cab' as they are often used interchangeably. Use 'taxi' as a verb incorrectly, as it's a noun. Mispronounce 'taxi' by stressing the wrong syllable.

How do you pronounce Taxi?

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

When should I use Taxi?

In everyday conversation, 'taxi' is commonly used. In formal writing, you might use 'taxicab.' It's not appropriate in very casual conversations where slang is preferred.

What CEFR level is Taxi?

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