web
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /wɛb/
KK: /wɛb/
noun
Definition
A structure made of threads or fibers that are woven together, often used to describe something that is complex and interconnected, like a network of relationships or physical materials.
Example
The spider spun a beautiful web in the corner of the garden.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a spider's web up close?
Yeah, they're fascinating and so intricate!
I read that some spiders can create a web in less than an hour.
That's amazing! Nature really knows how to create art.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
network
mesh
fabric
Antonyms
disconnection
separation
fragment
transitive verb
Definition
To cover or surround something with a thin, net-like material, often made by spiders or similar structures.
Example
The spider began to web the corners of the room with its silk.
Tense Forms
Past: webbed
Past Participle: webbed
Conversation
Did you see that artist's new installation?
Yeah, it's amazing how they web the entire room with lights.
I know! It really creates a unique atmosphere.
Root Explanation
The word 'web' originates from Old English 'webb', meaning a woven fabric or structure. It refers to something that is interlaced or interconnected, much like a spider's web.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'woven fabric' — that's what a web is, a structure made of interlaced threads.
Visually Confused Words
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