garage
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/
KK: /gəˈrɑːʒ/
noun
Definition
A place where vehicles are parked or stored, often attached to a house, or a business that repairs and services cars.
Example
He parked his car in the garage to keep it safe from the rain.
Conversation
Have you seen the new car my brother bought?
No, I haven't! Where does he keep it?
He parks it in the garage next to his house.
That sounds nice! I hope he takes good care of it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
carport
shed
workshop
Antonyms
street
outdoors
exposure
transitive verb
Definition
To put or store something in a building for parking vehicles.
Example
He decided to garage his car to protect it from the weather.
Tense Forms
Past: garaged
Past Participle: garaged
Conversation
Did you remember to garage your bike before the rain started?
Yeah, I put it inside just in time!
Good thinking! I always forget to garage mine when I’m in a hurry.
Root Explanation
Garage → The word 'garage' comes from the French 'garer', meaning to shelter or protect. It refers to a place where vehicles are sheltered or stored.
Memory Tip
Think of the French word 'garer', which means to shelter, to remember that a garage is a place where vehicles are kept safe.
Visually Confused Words
garbage
tarage
parage
oarage
grange
gargle
garget
aerage