Significado en español

informal 10K+

Make up a thing like that

🇬🇧 UK //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//

Significado de Make up a thing like that

To invent or fabricate something that isn’t true.

In simple words: create something that doesn't really exist

Make up a thing like that en una frase

• He tends to just *make up a thing like that* when he runs out of ideas.
• You can’t just *make up a thing like that* and expect me to believe you!
• She likes to *make up a thing like that* during our storytelling sessions.

Cómo usar Make up a thing like that

Used informally when discussing fictitious events or stories. Avoid in formal writing or serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

make up + object

Memory hint

Think of 'make up' as inventing a story with fun imagination.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Make up a thing like that

• make up stories
• make up excuses
• make up events

Synonyms for Make up a thing like that

• invent
• fabricate
• concoct
• devise
• dream up

Opposites of Make up a thing like that

• tell the truth
• be honest

Common mistakes with Make up a thing like that

• Confusing with 'make something up' which means to invent a lie.
• Using in overly serious contexts.
• Misplacing 'like that' which can confuse the meaning.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Make up a thing like that

¿Qué significa Make up a thing like that?

create something that doesn't really exist

¿Qué significa Make up a thing like that en español?

create something that doesn't really exist

¿Cuál es la definición de Make up a thing like that?

To invent or fabricate something that isn’t true.

¿Cómo se usa Make up a thing like that en una frase?

He tends to just *make up a thing like that* when he runs out of ideas.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Make up a thing like that?

You can’t just *make up a thing like that* and expect me to believe you!

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Make up a thing like that?

Algunas alternativas comunes son invent, fabricate, concoct, devise, dream up.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Make up a thing like that?

Significados opuestos incluyen tell the truth, be honest.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Make up a thing like that?

Suele combinarse con make up stories, make up excuses, make up events.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Make up a thing like that?

Confusing with 'make something up' which means to invent a lie. Using in overly serious contexts. Misplacing 'like that' which can confuse the meaning.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Make up a thing like that?

US: //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//, UK: //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Make up a thing like that es formal o informal?

"Make up a thing like that" es informal, así que encaja en conversaciones casuales con amigos y familia.

¿Cuándo debo usar Make up a thing like that?

Used informally when discussing fictitious events or stories. Avoid in formal writing or serious discussions.