Significado em português

informal 10K+

Make up a thing like that

🇬🇧 UK //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//

Significado de Make up a thing like that

To invent or fabricate something that isn’t true.

In simple words: create something that doesn't really exist

Make up a thing like that em uma frase

• He tends to just *make up a thing like that* when he runs out of ideas.
• You can’t just *make up a thing like that* and expect me to believe you!
• She likes to *make up a thing like that* during our storytelling sessions.

Como usar Make up a thing like that

Used informally when discussing fictitious events or stories. Avoid in formal writing or serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

make up + object

Memory hint

Think of 'make up' as inventing a story with fun imagination.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Make up a thing like that

• make up stories
• make up excuses
• make up events

Synonyms for Make up a thing like that

• invent
• fabricate
• concoct
• devise
• dream up

Opposites of Make up a thing like that

• tell the truth
• be honest

Common mistakes with Make up a thing like that

• Confusing with 'make something up' which means to invent a lie.
• Using in overly serious contexts.
• Misplacing 'like that' which can confuse the meaning.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Make up a thing like that

O que significa Make up a thing like that?

create something that doesn't really exist

O que significa Make up a thing like that em português?

create something that doesn't really exist

Qual é a definição de Make up a thing like that?

To invent or fabricate something that isn’t true.

Como se usa Make up a thing like that em uma frase?

He tends to just *make up a thing like that* when he runs out of ideas.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Make up a thing like that?

You can’t just *make up a thing like that* and expect me to believe you!

Quais são os sinônimos de Make up a thing like that?

Algumas alternativas comuns são invent, fabricate, concoct, devise, dream up.

Qual é o oposto de Make up a thing like that?

Significados opostos incluem tell the truth, be honest.

Que palavras combinam com Make up a thing like that?

Costuma combinar com make up stories, make up excuses, make up events.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Make up a thing like that?

Confusing with 'make something up' which means to invent a lie. Using in overly serious contexts. Misplacing 'like that' which can confuse the meaning.

Como se pronuncia Make up a thing like that?

US: //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//, UK: //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Make up a thing like that é formal ou informal?

"Make up a thing like that" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo usar Make up a thing like that?

Used informally when discussing fictitious events or stories. Avoid in formal writing or serious discussions.