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Title

UK /["/ˈtaɪtl/"]/US /["/ˈtaɪtl/"]/

Definition

the name of a book, poem, painting, piece of music, etc.

In simple words: A name for a book, movie, or other work.

Examples

  • The title of the book is very intriguing.
  • Please write a title for your paper.
  • The movie had a long title that I couldn't remember.
  • She is proud to hold the title of best student in her class.
  • On the cover page, you need to include the title.

Usage notes

Use 'title' when referring to the name of a creative work. It's neutral and widely applicable, but avoid it in very casual contexts where people might use simpler terms.

Grammar pattern

title + object

Memory hint

Think of a book cover with big letters – that's the 'title'!

Collocations

  • album
  • book
  • chapter
  • give something
  • page
  • sequence
  • character
  • under a/​the title
  • new
  • best-selling
  • book
  • publish
  • release
  • grand
  • long
  • courtesy
  • bear
  • have
  • inherit
  • grand
  • long
  • courtesy
  • bear
  • have
  • inherit
  • European
  • national
  • world
  • capture
  • claim
  • clinch
  • challenge
  • shot
  • defence/​defense

Synonyms

  • name
  • heading
  • label
  • caption
  • designation

Antonyms

  • subtitle
  • footer

Common mistakes

  • 'Titling' used incorrectly as a verb instead of 'titled'.
  • Confusing 'title' with 'headline' in news contexts.
  • Using 'title' for proper names instead of 'name' in informal settings.