What does “TV” mean?
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nountelevision; the shows on it or the device you watch them on
We watched TV after dinner.
TV at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /ˌtiˈvi/ · tee-VEE
How to use “TV” correctly
Say “watch TV” with no “the”, but “turn on the TV” when you mean the machine. Shows are “on TV”.
Common phrases with “TV”
- watch TV
- on TV
- TV show
- turn on the TV
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
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