Apple: meaning, definitions and examples

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apple

 

[ หˆรฆpษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

fruit

A round fruit with red or green skin and a whitish pulp, usually with a core containing seeds.

Synonyms

fruit, pome

Examples of usage

  • She took a bite of the juicy apple.
  • He picked apples from the tree.
  • The teacher gave an apple to each student as a snack.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A multinational technology company known for its electronic devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers.

Synonyms

brand, company

Examples of usage

  • She works at Apple headquarters.
  • The new Apple product was highly anticipated by consumers.
Context #3 | Verb

to hit someone or something with an open hand

To strike with an open hand, usually on the head or face.

Synonyms

hit, slap

Examples of usage

  • He apple her playfully on the back.
  • She appled the table in frustration.

Translations

Translations of the word "apple" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maรงรฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Apfel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ apel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฑะปัƒะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jabล‚ko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒณใ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pomme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manzana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท elma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๊ณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jablko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jablko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹นๆžœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jabolko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ epli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒจแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manzana

Etymology

The word 'apple' originated from Old English 'รฆppel', which in turn came from Proto-Germanic 'ap(a)laz'. It has been cultivated for thousands of years and has a rich symbolic and mythological history. In many cultures, the apple is associated with love, knowledge, and temptation.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,164 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.