Cool MateFile
UK /["/faɪl/"]/US /["/faɪl/"]/
Definition
a box or folded piece of card for keeping loose papers together and in order
In simple words: A collection of information or documents stored together.
Examples
- Please upload the file to the system.
- I saved the document as a text file on my computer.
- He decided to file a complaint about the service.
- She needs to file her taxes before the deadline.
- In biology class, we learned about the classification file of species.
- Make sure to file away all the paperwork properly.
- The speaker had a file of slides to accompany the presentation.
- When organizing the documents, make sure to file them alphabetically.
Usage notes
Used in both physical and digital contexts. In formal contexts, use 'document' or 'record' for specificity. Avoid using 'file' to refer to a single item unless specified.
Grammar pattern
file + object
Memory hint
Think of 'file' like a 'pile' of papers organized neatly.
Collocations
- bulging
- bulky
- thick
- box
- stack
- have
- keep
- maintain
- contain something
- cabinet
- drawer
- folder
- in a/the file
- on file
- file on
- large
- computer
- digital
- directory
- list
- set
- create
- download
- upload
- contain something
- name
- format
- size
- in a/the file
- bulging
- bulky
- thick
- box
- stack
- have
- keep
- maintain
- contain something
- cabinet
- drawer
- folder
- in a/the file
- on file
- file on
Synonyms
- document
- record
- folder
- archive
- compilation
Antonyms
- disorder
- chaos
Common mistakes
- Confused about whether 'file' is a noun or a verb.
- Using 'files' when referring to a single document.
- Incorrectly spelling as 'fyle' or 'fihl'.