فهرست
tower
Title: tower
Pronunciation: /ˈtaʊər/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: TOW-er
Synonym: spire, turret
Opposite: low building, structure
a tall, narrow building,either freestanding or forming part of a building such as a church or castle
The tower of the church is a local landmark
palace
Title: palace
Pronunciation: /ˈpælɪs/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: PAL-is
Synonym: mansion, castle
Opposite: humble dwelling, shack
a large, impressive building that is used as the official home of a king, queen, president, etc
The royal family resides in the palace
cabin
Title: cabin
Pronunciation: /ˈkabɪn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: KAB-in
Synonym: cottage, hut
Opposite: mansion, palace
a small wooden house on a ship or boat; a small, simple house made of wood
We stayed in a cozy cabin in the woods
guest house
Title: guest house
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɛst haʊs/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: GEST hows
Synonym: inn, lodge
Opposite: main house, host’s residence
a small hotel or house where guests can stay
The guest house provides comfortable accommodation for visitors
apartment house
Title: apartment house
Pronunciation: /əˈpɑːtmənt haʊs/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: uh-PART-muhnt hows
Synonym: apartment building, block of flats
Opposite: single-family home, detached house
a building containing several apartments for renting or owning
The apartment house has a doorman and an elevator
country house
Title: country house
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌntri haʊs/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: KUHN-tree hows
Synonym: manor, estate
Opposite: city apartment, urban dwelling
a large house in the country, typically owned by a wealthy family or used as a holiday retreat
The country house is surrounded by beautiful gardens
floor
Title: floor
Pronunciation: /flɔːr/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable: countable and uncountable (in different contexts)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: FLOOR
Synonym: level, story
Opposite: ceiling, roof
the level of a building that is above the ground; the bottom surface of a room on which one stands
The kitchen floor was covered in tiles
step
Title: step
Pronunciation: /stɛp/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: neutral
Countable or uncountable (noun): countable; (verb) uncountable
Transitive or intransitive (noun): transitive; (verb) intransitive
Stress marks (noun): STEP; (verb) step
Synonym (noun): stair, tread; (verb) walk, tread
Opposite (noun): landing, flat; (verb) stand still, stay
a flat surface that you put your foot on when you go up or down stairs
She tripped on the last step of the staircase
lift and set down one’s foot or one foot after the other in order to walk
He stepped carefully over the puddle
fireplace
Title: fireplace
Pronunciation:/ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:FIRE-place
Synonym :hearth
Opposite:coldness
a structure surrounding a fire used for heating and cooking
The fireplace crackled with warmth
chimney
Title: chimney
Pronunciation:/ˈtʃɪmni/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:TCHIM-ne
Synonym :flue
Opposite:blockage
a vertical pipe that allows smoke and gases to escape from a fireplace
The chimney needs to be cleaned
driveway
Title: driveway
Pronunciation:/ˈdraɪvweɪ/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:DRAIV-way
Synonym :private road
Opposite :public road
a private road leading up to a house
The car is parked in the driveway
corridor
Title: corridor
Pronunciation:/ˈkɒrɪdɔː/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:COR-i-dor
Synonym :hallway
Opposite :open space
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
The corridor was dimly lit
drain
Title: drain
Pronunciation:/dreɪn/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable (noun):countable; (verb) uncountable
Transitive or intransitive (noun):intransitive; (verb) transitive
Stress marks (noun):DRAIN; (verb) drain
Synonym (noun):pipe, gutter; (verb) empty, deplete
Opposite (noun):source, supply; (verb) fill
(noun):a channel for carrying away surplus liquid, especially rainwater
The drain was clogged with leaves
(verb):cause the water to run off
(verb):She used a plunger to drain the sink
walkway
Title: walkway
Pronunciation:/ˈwɔːkweɪ/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:WAWK-way
Synonym :pathway
Opposite:crowded space
a passage for walking between sections of seats in a theater, airplane, etc
The walkway was crowded with people
family room
Title: family room
Pronunciation:/ˈfæməli ruːm/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:FAM-i-li ROOM
Synonym :living room
Opposite :private space
a room in a house used by the whole family for leisure activities
The family room has comfortable seating
guest room
Title: guest room
Pronunciation:/ɡest ruːm/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:GEST ROOM
Synonym :spare room
Opposite :master bedroom
a bedroom reserved for visitors to stay overnight
The guest room is prepared for our friends’ arrival
storeroom
Title: storeroom
Pronunciation:/ˈstɔːruːm/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:STAWR-room
Synonym :storage room
Opposite :empty space
a room used for storing things
The storeroom is filled with supplies
swimming pool
Title: swimming pool
Pronunciation:/ˈswɪmɪŋ puːl/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:SWM-ing POOL
Synonym :natatorium
Opposite :dry land
a structure designed to hold water for swimming
The swimming pool is closed for maintenance
shelf
Title: shelf
Pronunciation:/ʃɛlf/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable (noun):countable; (verb) transitive
Transitive or intransitive (noun):intransitive; (verb) transitive
Stress marks (noun):SHELF; (verb) shelf
Synonym (noun):ledge, rack; (verb) store, put away
Opposite (noun):floor, ground; (verb) take out
a flat length of wood or rigid material that is attached to a wall andon which objects can be placed
The books were neatly arranged on the shelf
(verb):place things on a shelf
She shelved the new items in the store
porch
Title: porch
Pronunciation:/pɔːrtʃ/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :countable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:PORCH
Synonym :veranda
Opposite :open space
a covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building
The porch provides shade from the sun
resident
Title: resident
Pronunciation:/ˈrɛzɪd(ə)nt/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable (noun):countable; (adjective) not applicable
Transitive or intransitive (noun):intransitive; (adjective) not applicable
Stress marks (noun):REZ-i-d(ə)nt
Synonym (noun):inhabitant, occupant
Opposite:squatter, transient
(noun):a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis
The residents of the neighborhood are friendly
(adjective):living somewhere on a long-term basis
The resident population has increased over the years
accommodation
Title: accommodation
Pronunciation:/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable :uncountable
Transitive or intransitive :intransitive
Stress marks:(uh-KOM-muh-DAY-sh(ə)n)
Synonym :lodging
Opposite :homelessness
a room, group of rooms, or building where someone may live or stay
The hotel offers comfortable accommodation for its guests
rent
Title: rent
Pronunciation:/rɛnt/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable (noun):uncountable; (verb) transitive
Transitive or intransitive (noun):intransitive; (verb) transitive
Stress marks:(RENT)
Synonym (noun):lease, hire
Opposite:sell, own
(noun):a tenant’s regular payment to a landlord for the use of property
The monthly rent is due on the first day of each month
(verb):to pay someone for the use of something such as property
We rent our apartment from the landlord
