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C1verb 2K

Distort

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈstɔːt/","/dɪˈstɔːts/","/dɪˈstɔːtɪd/","/dɪˈstɔːtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈstɔːrt/","/dɪˈstɔːrts/","/dɪˈstɔːrtɪd/","/dɪˈstɔːrtɪŋ/"]/

Significato di Distort

to change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear

In simple words: To change something so it looks or sounds different from the original.

Distort in una frase

• a fairground mirror that distorts your shape
• The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice.
• Newspapers are often guilty of distorting the truth.

Come usare Distort

Use 'distort' when something is misrepresented or not accurate. It's appropriate in both casual conversations and academic discussions, especially in art or media contexts. Avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler words like 'change' might suffice.

Grammar pattern

distort + object

Memory hint

Think of 'distort' as 'deform'—imagine a funhouse mirror that makes your reflection look weird.

Parole correlate

Collocations with Distort

• grossly
• seriously
• severely

Synonyms for Distort

• twist
• warp
• misrepresent
• alter
• change

Opposites of Distort

• clarify
• preserve
• maintain

Common mistakes with Distort

• 'Distort' is often confused with 'disturb', which means to interrupt or upset.
• 'Distorted' is sometimes misused as a noun instead of an adjective.
• Some learners might incorrectly use 'distort' without an object, while it typically requires one.

Domande frequenti su Distort

Cosa significa Distort?

To change something so it looks or sounds different from the original.

Cosa significa Distort in italiano?

To change something so it looks or sounds different from the original.

Qual è la definizione di Distort?

to change the shape, appearance or sound of something so that it is strange or not clear

Come si usa Distort in una frase?

a fairground mirror that distorts your shape

Puoi fare un altro esempio di Distort?

The loudspeaker seemed to distort his voice.

Quali sono i sinonimi di Distort?

Alcune alternative comuni sono twist, warp, misrepresent, alter, change.

Qual è il contrario di Distort?

Significati opposti includono clarify, preserve, maintain.

Quali parole si abbinano a Distort?

Si abbina spesso a grossly, seriously, severely.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con Distort?

'Distort' is often confused with 'disturb', which means to interrupt or upset. 'Distorted' is sometimes misused as a noun instead of an adjective. Some learners might incorrectly use 'distort' without an object, while it typically requires one.

Come si pronuncia Distort?

US: /["/dɪˈstɔːrt/","/dɪˈstɔːrts/","/dɪˈstɔːrtɪd/","/dɪˈstɔːrtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈstɔːt/","/dɪˈstɔːts/","/dɪˈstɔːtɪd/","/dɪˈstɔːtɪŋ/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare Distort?

Use 'distort' when something is misrepresented or not accurate. It's appropriate in both casual conversations and academic discussions, especially in art or media contexts. Avoid using it in very informal settings where simpler words like 'change' might suffice.

Che livello CEFR ha Distort?

"Distort" è al livello C1 della scala CEFR.