board — a flat piece of wood, plastic, or other material used for a particular purpose
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a flat piece of wood, plastic, or other material used for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɔːrd/
Korean meaning: 특정 목적으로 사용되는 평평한 나무, 플라스틱 등의 판
Korean pronunciation: **보**드
Example Sentences
- The teacher drew a funny cat on the board, but it looked more like a potato.
- Mom uses the cutting board so much, it's basically part of the family now.
- The board approved the new policy yesterday.
board
NOUN//bɔːrd//
a flat piece of wood, plastic, or other material used for a particular purpose
💡 Concept
Passengers board the train just before the doors slide shut.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bɔːrd/
🇬🇧 UK/bɔːd/
🌳Etymology
Rootboard
Origin
고대 영어 'bord'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '방패'나 '테이블의 측면'을 의미했습니다. 게르만어족 언어들과 공통 어원을 가지고 있어요.
🎵Rhyme
swordwardcordlord
sword
ward
cord
lord
🔗Collocations
board game
board meeting
on board
cutting board
board the train
across the board
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The teacher drew a funny cat on the board, but it looked more like a potato.”
😄 Fun example
“Mom uses the cutting board so much, it's basically part of the family now.”
“The board approved the new policy yesterday.”
“Please board the bus in an orderly manner.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
panelplankcommitteeembark
Antonyms
disembarkalightget off
Related
directorchairmanpassengerdeckplatform
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