parasail
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈpɛrəseɪl//
KK: /ˈpɛrəˌseɪl/
intransitive verb
Definition
To be lifted into the air while attached to a parachute that is being towed by a boat or other vehicle.
Example
They decided to parasail over the beautiful ocean during their vacation.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about how amazing it would be to parasail?
I have! It looks so thrilling to be up in the air like that.
Yeah, I really want to try it when we go to the beach next summer.
Definitely! I can't wait to parasail and see the views from above.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
soar
glide
float
Antonyms
descend
sink
plummet
noun
Definition
A type of parachute that has wings and is used to lift a person into the air while being pulled by a boat or vehicle.
Example
They decided to go parasailing during their vacation at the beach.
Conversation
Have you ever tried parasailing before?
No, but it sounds so thrilling!
You should definitely give it a shot; it's like flying!
Root Explanation
Parasail → It is formed from "para-" (meaning alongside or beyond) and "sail" (meaning to travel on water using a sail). The word "parasail" refers to the activity of being towed behind a boat while suspended in the air by a parachute-like sail.
Memory Tip
Think of 'para-' meaning alongside and 'sail' as traveling on water — this helps you remember that parasailing involves being towed alongside a boat while in the air.
Visually Confused Words
phrasal