film
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /fɪlm/
KK: /fɪlm/
intransitive verb
Definition
To become covered or blurred with a thin layer, or to create scenes for a movie.
Example
The camera filmed the beautiful sunset over the ocean.
Tense Forms
Past: filmed
Past Participle: filmed
Conversation
Did you hear they are going to film the new movie in our town?
No way! That sounds exciting!
Yeah, I can't wait to see how they film the scenes around here.
It'll be cool to spot the locations we know in the movie!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
coat
cover
obscure
Antonyms
reveal
expose
clarify
noun
Definition
A movie or a thin layer of material, often used in photography or to describe a light covering.
Example
We watched a great film at the cinema last night.
Conversation
Have you seen that new film that just came out?
Yeah, I watched it last night! It was amazing.
I heard the storyline is really good; what did you think?
transitive verb
Definition
To make a movie or record a video of something.
Example
The director decided to film the concert for a special release.
Tense Forms
Past: filmed
Past Participle: filmed
Conversation
Did you hear they are going to film the concert this weekend?
No way! That sounds awesome; I hope they show it on TV.
Yeah, I can't wait to see how they film all the performances.
Root Explanation
Film → The word 'film' originates from Old English 'filme', meaning a thin skin or membrane. It refers to a layer or covering, which relates to the thin layer of material used in photography and cinema.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'thin layer' ('filme') that covers something — that's why 'film' refers to a thin layer of images or scenes.
Visually Confused Words
unfilm
refilm
infilm