Cool MateClip
UK /["/klɪp/"]/US /["/klɪp/"]/
Definition
a short part of a film that is shown separately
In simple words: A small piece cut from something.
Examples
- I used a plastic clip to hold my papers together.
- You can attach a clip to your backpack for easy access.
- The gardener decided to clip the roses for a better bloom.
- She managed to clip the errant branches before they caused any damage.
- Did you remember to clip the coupons before going shopping?
- He watched a short video clip from the upcoming movie.
- The artist showed a clip of her latest work during the presentation.
Usage notes
Use 'clip' to refer to cutting things or attachments. It's more common in practical contexts, but avoid using it for formal writing.
Grammar pattern
clip + object
Memory hint
Think of 'clip' like a paper clip holding papers together.
Collocations
- brief
- short
- film
- see
- view
- watch
- in a/the clip
- clip from
- bicycle
- hair
- nose
- attach
- fasten
- put
- hold something
- ammo
- ammunition
- empty
- empty
- load
- unload
Synonyms
- cut
- snip
- trim
- slice
- detach
Antonyms
- attach
- join
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'clip' with 'clap'.
- 'Clip' used as a noun and verb incorrectly.
- Using 'clip' in casual contexts when a formal term is needed.