electric
electric
powered by electricity
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electric with Chinese translation
electric usage examples
I used the electric iron to press my shirts before the interview.
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electric belongs to the topic "Household Appliances". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
electric synonyms
What's the difference between electric / electronic / electrified / battery-powered / mains-powered / plug-in
Implies electronic circuits/components (chips); not just 'powered by electricity'.
This is an electronic keyboard with digital sounds.
Means converted to use electricity (e.g. a rail) or made live with electric current; less used for simple appliances.
The railway line was electrified last year.
Specifies the power source: batteries or rechargeable cells.
The torch is battery-powered, so it's good for camping.
Powered from the electrical mains (grid); common British phrasing.
This heater is mains-powered and should stay near a socket.
Requires plugging into a wall socket; stresses the physical plug connection.
The air purifier is a plug-in unit.
Has a power cord; not portable without the cord.
I prefer a corded vacuum for strong continuous power.
No cord; portable and usually battery-operated.
We bought a cordless drill for DIY jobs.
Connected by wires; can mean electrical or network wiring.
The speaker system is wired to the amplifier.
Powered by solar panels; specifies a renewable power source rather than mains or battery alone.
The garden lights are solar-powered and turn on at dusk.
Describes a battery or device with a battery that can be recharged.
This camera uses a rechargeable battery.
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How to pronounce electric and what this word means
electric means electric. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce electric
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
electric translation
electric
electric examples
The electric kettle boiled the water in under a minute.
electric transcription
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk/, /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/
Questions about this word
electric meaning: what does it mean?
powered by electricity
electric pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
electric is pronounced as /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
electric definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The electric kettle boiled the water in under a minute. Translation: Электрический чайник вскипятил воду меньше чем за минуту.
Is electric part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
Yes, electric can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is electric part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, electric can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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