Cool MateDance
UK /["/dɑːns/"]/US /["/dæns/"]/
Definition
a series of movements and steps that are usually performed to music; a particular example of these movements and steps
In simple words: To move your body in a rhythmic way, usually with music.
Examples
- I love to watch a dance performance at the theater.
- She took a dance class to improve her skills.
- At the party, we all joined in to dance together.
- My favorite dance is the salsa.
- In the dance, they tell a story through their movements.
Usage notes
Use 'dance' for any type of rhythmic movement, from formal events to casual gatherings. Wouldn't typically use it in a strict business context.
Grammar pattern
dance + object
Memory hint
Think of dancers prancing around to music, 'dance' has a nice rhythm in it!
Collocations
- little
- fast
- lively
- dance
- do
- perform
- music
- rhythm
- performance
- contemporary
- modern
- classical
- company
- troupe
- style
- a school of dance
- a style of dance
- little
- fast
- lively
- dance
- do
- perform
- music
- rhythm
- performance
- barn
- square
- school
- go to
- hold
- band
- at a/the dance
Synonyms
- boogie
- groove
- wiggle
- sway
- twirl
Antonyms
- sit
- stand still
Common mistakes
- Confusing it with 'dancing', which is the continuous action.
- Using 'dance' intransitively without specifying a dancer or music.
- Overusing it in contexts where other synonyms may fit better.