In Japanese
episode; side story; story within a story
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Definitions
01TV or radio show part
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. one part of a story that is broadcast on television or radio in several parts.
n. a single instalment of a serialised television, radio, or podcast programme.
“I missed the last episode of the show, so I don't know how it ended.”
“The season finale was a double-length episode that resolved several long-standing plot lines while introducing a new antagonist for next year.”
Synonyms
02an event or period
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. an event or a short period of time that is part of a longer experience.
n. a distinct event or series of events occurring as part of a larger sequence; often used for medical or emotional events.
“That argument was a very unhappy episode in our friendship.”
“The patient described a brief episode of dizziness that occurred shortly after he began the new course of medication.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “episode” in context.
Verb
01. miss an episode
“I missed the last episode because I had to work late on Tuesday night.”
verb + noun
02. record the episode
“If you are busy tonight, you can record the episode and watch it tomorrow.”
verb + noun
03. watch an episode
“We decided to watch an episode of our favorite sitcom before going to bed.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. depressive episode
“He spoke to his doctor after experiencing a brief depressive episode last winter.”
adj + noun
05. final episode
“Millions of people tuned in to see what happened in the final episode of the series.”
adj + noun
06. previous episode
“If you didn't see the previous episode, you might be confused by the story.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. episode of a show
“This is my favorite episode of the show because the ending is so funny.”
noun + prep + noun
08. podcast episode
“I listened to an interesting podcast episode about space travel during my commute.”
noun + noun
09. episodes released
Etymology
From French épisode, from New Latin *epīsodium, from Ancient Greek ἐπεισόδιον (epeisódion, “a parenthetic addition, episode”), neuter of ἐπεισόδιος (epeisódios, “following upon the entrance, coming in besides, adventitious”), from ἐπί (epí, “on”) + εἰς (eis, “into”) + ὁδός (hodós, “way”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784EikenEikenTest in Practical English ProficiencyThe English proficiency test from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, widely taken by Japanese students. Grades run from 5 to 1, with Pre-1 and Pre-2 between them.Grade 2
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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