A1noun 1K

TV

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌtiː ˈviː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌtiː ˈviː/"]/

Meaning of TV

television

In simple words: A machine that shows moving pictures and sounds.

TV in a sentence

• I love watching my favorite show on TV every evening.
• The TV is too loud; can you turn it down?
• We bought a new TV with a bigger screen.
• During the game, many people gathered around the TV.
• Is there anything good on TV tonight?

How to use TV

Used in casual conversations. Appropriate in most contexts, but less formal than 'television'. Avoid in formal academic texts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'TV' as a 'tee-vee' — imagine watching your favorite show on a cozy couch.

Related words

Collocations with TV

• watch TV
• turn on the TV
• TV shows
• TV channel
• TV remote

Synonyms for TV

• television
• telly
• screen

Opposites of TV

• radio
• newspaper
• magazine

Common mistakes with TV

• Using 'TVs' as a singular form instead of 'TV'.
• Confusing 'TV' with 'television' in formal contexts.
• Saying 'watching the TV' instead of 'watching TV'.

Frequently asked questions about TV

What does TV mean?

A machine that shows moving pictures and sounds.

What is the definition of TV?

television

How do you use TV in a sentence?

I love watching my favorite show on TV every evening.

Can you give another example of TV?

The TV is too loud; can you turn it down?

What are synonyms for TV?

Common alternatives include television, telly, screen.

What is the opposite of TV?

Opposite meanings include radio, newspaper, magazine.

What words go with TV?

It commonly pairs with watch TV, turn on the TV, TV shows, TV channel, TV remote.

What are common mistakes when using TV?

Using 'TVs' as a singular form instead of 'TV'. Confusing 'TV' with 'television' in formal contexts. Saying 'watching the TV' instead of 'watching TV'.

How do you pronounce TV?

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

When should I use TV?

Used in casual conversations. Appropriate in most contexts, but less formal than 'television'. Avoid in formal academic texts.

What CEFR level is TV?

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