movie — a series of moving pictures, usually telling a story, shown on television or at the cinema
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a series of moving pictures, usually telling a story, shown on television or at the cinema
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmuːvi/
Korean meaning: 영화, 동영상
Korean pronunciation: **무**비
Example Sentences
- This movie is so boring that even my popcorn fell asleep.
- What's your favorite movie genre?
- The movie was so scary that I watched it through my fingers.
movie
NOUN//ˈmuːvi//
a series of moving pictures, usually telling a story, shown on television or at the cinema
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈmuːvi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmuːvi/
🌳Etymology
Rootmov-
Suffix--ie
Origin
1912년에 'moving picture'의 줄임말로 탄생했습니다. 초기에는 'moving pictures'라고 불렀지만, 말하기 편하게 줄여서 'movie'가 되었어요. 마치 '움직이는 그림'이라는 뜻 그대로 영화의 본질을 담고 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
groovysmoothie
groovy
smoothie
🔗Collocations
watch a movie
movie theater
action movie
movie star
blockbuster movie
movie ticket
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“This movie is so boring that even my popcorn fell asleep.”
“What's your favorite movie genre?”
😄 Fun example
“The movie was so scary that I watched it through my fingers.”
“We're planning to make a short movie for the school festival.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
filmcinemapictureflick
Antonyms
realitydocumentary
Related
actordirectorscreenplaytheaterentertainment
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