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UK /["/ˌtiː ˈviː/"]/US /["/ˌtiː ˈviː/"]/
Definition
television
In simple words: A machine that shows moving pictures and sounds.
Examples
- I love watching my favorite show on TV every evening.
- The TV is too loud; can you turn it down?
- We bought a new TV with a bigger screen.
- During the game, many people gathered around the TV.
- Is there anything good on TV tonight?
Usage notes
Used in casual conversations. Appropriate in most contexts, but less formal than 'television'. Avoid in formal academic texts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'TV' as a 'tee-vee' — imagine watching your favorite show on a cozy couch.
Collocations
- watch TV
- turn on the TV
- TV shows
- TV channel
- TV remote
Synonyms
- television
- telly
- screen
Antonyms
- radio
- newspaper
- magazine
Common mistakes
- Using 'TVs' as a singular form instead of 'TV'.
- Confusing 'TV' with 'television' in formal contexts.
- Saying 'watching the TV' instead of 'watching TV'.