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themethe main subject or idea of a piece of writing, speech, or artistic work

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the main subject or idea of a piece of writing, speech, or artistic work

Pronunciation (IPA): /θiːm/

Korean meaning: 주제, 테마

Korean pronunciation: 씸 (강세: 씸)

Example Sentences

  • The theme of his essay was 'How to survive Monday mornings without coffee.'
  • Love is a common theme in Korean dramas.
  • The wedding had a Harry Potter theme, complete with flying broomsticks and chocolate frogs.

theme

NOUN

//θiːm//

the main subject or idea of a piece of writing, speech, or artistic work

theme concept
💡 Concept

A student presents the wildlife conservation theme of their project

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theme rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When team and dream align, the theme shines!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/θiːm/
🇬🇧 UK/θiːm/

🌳Etymology

Roottheme

Origin

From Greek 'thema' meaning 'something set down or laid down,' derived from the verb 'tithenai' meaning 'to place or set.' The word entered English via Old French and Latin.

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🎵Rhyme

dreamcreamsteamstreamteam
dream
cream
steam
stream
team

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The theme of his essay was 'How to survive Monday mornings without coffee.'

Love is a common theme in Korean dramas.

😄 Fun example

The wedding had a Harry Potter theme, complete with flying broomsticks and chocolate frogs.

Environmental protection is an important theme in modern literature.

😄 Fun example

My mom's favorite theme for decorating is 'clean up your room or else.'

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

topicsubjectmotifideaconcept

Antonyms

detailspecificsparticulars

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