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Website

UK /["/ˈwebsaɪt/"]/US /["/ˈwebsaɪt/"]/

Definition

a set of pages on the internet, where a company or an organization, or an individual person, puts information

In simple words: A place on the internet where you can see information.

Examples

  • I need to create a website for my new business.
  • The website has a lot of useful information.
  • You can visit our website to learn more about our services.
  • She found the website very helpful for her research.
  • Many people use social media as a website for networking.

Usage notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate in business, casual conversations, and educational settings. Avoid using in very technical discussions where specific web-related terms might be more suitable.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'web' as a spider's web where many pages connect.

Collocations

  • Internet
  • official
  • favourite/​favorite
  • search for
  • find
  • access
  • contain something
  • offer something
  • provide something
  • address
  • URL
  • designer
  • on a/​the website
  • a link to a website

Synonyms

  • site
  • webpage
  • portal
  • platform
  • online presence

Antonyms

  • offline page
  • printed material
  • physical store

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'website' with 'webpage'; a website contains multiple webpages.
  • Spelling errors such as 'wesbite' or 'web siet'.