portable
portable
easy to carry
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portable with Chinese translation
portable usage examples
I bought a portable reading lamp to use during late-night study sessions.
We keep a portable air purifier in the study to clear dust while I work.
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portable belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
portable synonyms
What's the difference between portable / handheld / transportable / pocket-sized / travel-sized / mobile
Specifies something designed to be held in the hand; more specific than 'portable'.
She uses a handheld device for inventory checks.
Means able to be transported; more formal and often used in logistics contexts.
The pavilion is transportable and can be moved between sites.
Very small; fits in a pocket. A specific type of portable (subset).
He carries a pocket-sized notebook.
Sized for travel: smaller than the regular version to be convenient for trips.
I packed the travel-sized shampoo in my carry-on.
Emphasizes the ability to move (or move on its own); common in 'mobile phone'.
A mobile unit can be sent to the site.
Means 'can be moved' but not necessarily easy to carry; often used for furniture.
The bookcase is movable but heavy.
Emphasizes low weight; suggests easy to carry but focuses on weight property.
Choose a lightweight laptop for travel.
Means small in size; implies easy to carry due to compactness, focus on dimensions.
The camera is compact enough to fit in a bag.
Means it can be folded for storage or transport; focuses on collapsibility feature.
The foldable chair fits in the car trunk.
Similar to 'foldable' but often implies compressing into a smaller form; used for containers, furniture.
We packed a collapsible water bowl for the dog.
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How to pronounce portable and what this word means
portable means portable. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce portable
/ˈpɔːtəbəl/
portable translation
portable
portable examples
I bought a portable reading lamp to use during late-night study sessions.
portable transcription
/ˈpɔːtəbəl/, /ˈpɔrtəbəl/
Questions about this word
portable meaning: what does it mean?
easy to carry
portable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
portable is pronounced as /ˈpɔːtəbəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
portable definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I bought a portable reading lamp to use during late-night study sessions. Translation: Я купил переносную лампу для чтения, чтобы заниматься допоздна.
Is portable part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
Yes, portable can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is portable part of Study Supplies vocabulary?
Yes, portable can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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