gif
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɡɪf/
KK: /gɪf/
noun
Definition
A type of computer file used to store images, especially those that can move or change, like short animations or pictures.
Example
I shared a funny gif of a cat dancing with my friends.
Conversation
Have you seen that new gif of the cat dancing?
Yeah, it's hilarious! I can't stop watching it.
Right? I love how gifs can express so much in just a few seconds.
Totally! They make conversations way more fun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
image
file
animation
Antonyms
video
audio
still
Root Explanation
The word 'gif' originates from the acronym 'Graphics Interchange Format', which was developed in the late 1980s by CompuServe. It refers to a bitmap image format that supports both static and animated images.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Graphics Interchange Format' to remember that 'gif' is a type of image file used for graphics.
Visually Confused Words
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