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Complain

🇬🇧 UK /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/

Significato di Complain

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

In simple words: To say you are unhappy about something.

Complain in una frase

• She always likes to complain about her job.
• He didn't want to complain because he wanted to avoid conflict.
• You can complain to the manager if the service is bad.
• They tend to complain when they are not satisfied with their food.
• The students complain about the amount of homework they receive.

Come usare Complain

Use 'complain' when expressing dissatisfaction. It's neutral and fits most contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more courteous language might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

complain + about + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'camp pain' – imagine someone in a camp grumbling about their uncomfortable sleeping bag.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Complain

• bitterly
• loudly
• constantly
• cannot
• can hardly
• have cause to
• about
• at
• to

Synonyms for Complain

• protest
• grumble
• moan
• whine
• lament

Opposites of Complain

• praise
• approve
• agree

Common mistakes with Complain

• 'Complain' is often confused with 'compliment', which has a positive meaning.
• Learners may forget to include 'about' after 'complain'.
• Using 'complain' in overly formal situations can sound rude.

Domande frequenti su Complain

Cosa significa Complain?

To say you are unhappy about something.

Cosa significa Complain in italiano?

To say you are unhappy about something.

Qual è la definizione di Complain?

to say that you are annoyed, unhappy or not satisfied about somebody/something

Come si usa Complain in una frase?

She always likes to complain about her job.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Complain?

He didn't want to complain because he wanted to avoid conflict.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Complain?

Alcune alternative comuni sono protest, grumble, moan, whine, lament.

Qual è il contrario di Complain?

Significati opposti includono praise, approve, agree.

Quali parole si abbinano a Complain?

Si abbina spesso a bitterly, loudly, constantly, cannot, can hardly, have cause to, about, at, to.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Complain?

'Complain' is often confused with 'compliment', which has a positive meaning. Learners may forget to include 'about' after 'complain'. Using 'complain' in overly formal situations can sound rude.

Come si pronuncia Complain?

US: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpleɪn/","/kəmˈpleɪnz/","/kəmˈpleɪnd/","/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Complain?

Use 'complain' when expressing dissatisfaction. It's neutral and fits most contexts. Avoid in formal writing where more courteous language might be preferred.

Che livello CEFR ha Complain?

"Complain" è al livello A2 della scala CEFR.