map
word
/ˈmæp/
map
/mˈæp/
map
Definition
A map is a drawing or digital image that shows where places, roads, rivers, or other things are in an area. It helps you understand location, direction, and distance.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with verbs like 'look at', 'read', 'draw', or 'follow': 'look at a map', 'follow the map'. 'Map' can also be a verb in more advanced English, meaning to show or plan something, but the noun meaning is the most common for learners.
Spanish: mapaPortuguese (BR): mapaPortuguese (PT): mapaChinese (Simplified): 地图Chinese (Traditional): 地圖Hindi: नक्शाArabic: خريطةBengali: মানচিত্রRussian: картаJapanese: 地図Vietnamese: bản đồKorean: 지도Turkish: haritaUrdu: نقشہIndonesian: peta
Example Sentences
I need a map of the city.
basic
This map shows all the train stations.
basic
She looked at the map before the trip.
basic
Can you check the map and see where we are?
natural
The app's map is more useful than I expected.
natural
We got lost even with a map in the car.
natural