magnets
word · lemma: magnet
Definition
Magnets are objects that can attract some metals, like iron, through an invisible force called magnetism. They are used in many everyday tools and machines.
Usage & Nuances
Always plural (“magnets”) for more than one. Collocations: “fridge magnets”, “powerful magnets”, “use magnets to...”. Used both in science (physics) and daily life (refrigerator, toys). Don’t confuse with 'magnet' (singular).
Spanish: imanesPortuguese (BR): ímãsPortuguese (PT): ímansChinese (Simplified): 磁铁Chinese (Traditional): 磁鐵Hindi: चुंबकArabic: مغناطيساتBengali: চুম্বকসমূহRussian: магнитыJapanese: 磁石Vietnamese: nam châmKorean: 자석Turkish: mıknatıslarUrdu: مقناطیسIndonesian: magnet
Example Sentences
Children love to play with magnets.
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Magnets can stick to the fridge door.
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Some magnets are very powerful.
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I collect souvenir magnets from every place I travel.
natural
Do you know why magnets can attract some metals but not others?
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The headphones use tiny magnets to create sound.
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