context
word
/ˈkɑntɛkst/
KAHN-tekst
/kˈɒntɛkst/
KON-tekst
Definition
The situation, background, or setting in which something happens or is said, helping to give it meaning.
Usage & Nuances
'Context' is used in both spoken and written English, often academic or formal, but common in daily use as well. Typical phrases: 'in context', 'out of context', 'historical context'. It refers to all the information surrounding an event or statement needed to understand it fully.
Spanish: contextoPortuguese (BR): contextoPortuguese (PT): contextoChinese (Simplified): 语境 - 上下文Chinese (Traditional): 語境 - 上下文Hindi: संदर्भArabic: سياقBengali: প্রসঙ্গ - প্রেক্ষাপটRussian: контекстJapanese: 文脈Vietnamese: bối cảnhKorean: 맥락 - 문맥Turkish: bağlamUrdu: سیاق - سیاق و سباقIndonesian: konteks
Example Sentences
You need to understand the context before judging his words.
basic
Always read a sentence in its context.
basic
This word has a different meaning depending on the context.
basic
If you take that comment out of context, it sounds rude.
natural
Knowing the historical context makes the story much richer.
natural
It’s important to put those statistics in context.
natural