Cool MateVideo
UK /["/ˈvɪdiəʊ/"]/US /["/ˈvɪdiəʊ/"]/
Definition
a system of recording moving pictures and sound, either using a digital method of storing data or (in the past) using videotape
In simple words: A moving picture with sound that you can watch.
Examples
- I watched a video about marine life yesterday.
- Can you send me the video of your birthday party?
- My favorite video is the one with the funny cat.
- In this video, the teacher explains how to solve the math problem.
- They recorded a video to share their vacation experiences.
Usage notes
Use 'video' when referring to recorded visuals and sounds. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using in very technical discussions where 'clip' or 'film' might be more precise.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'video' as 'visual do'—a visual performance!
Collocations
- live
- real-time
- interactive
- stream
- camera
- card
- equipment
- on video
- hour-long
- ten-minute
- etc.
- create
- do
- film
- cassette
- tape
- library
- video of
- hour-long
- ten-minute
- etc.
- create
- do
- film
- cassette
- tape
- library
- video of
- live
- real-time
- interactive
- stream
- camera
- card
- equipment
- on video
- hour-long
- ten-minute
- etc.
- create
- do
- film
- cassette
- tape
- library
- video of
- programme
- set
Synonyms
- film
- clip
- movie
- recording
- footage
Antonyms
- audio
- silence
- still image
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'video tape' vs 'video file'
- Using 'video' as a verb incorrectly (should say 'record a video')