What does “method” mean?
- 1
nouna particular way of doing something, often a planned one
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Method at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛθəd/ · METH-ud
How to use “method” correctly
Use “method of” + noun or “method for” + -ing: “a method of payment,” “a method for cleaning glass.”
Common phrases with “method”
- method of payment
- teaching methods
- a new method for doing sth
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- methodical
- methodology
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