glasses
- 01 A1 Beginner
a pair of lenses in a frame that you wear on your face to help you see better.
a pair of corrective lenses mounted in a frame and worn in front of the eyes to improve vision.
Simple“I need to wear my glasses when I read the newspaper.”
In context“After the eye examination, the optometrist suggested that she might need reading glasses to alleviate her frequent headaches.”
UsageAlways plural; takes a plural verb unless preceded by 'a pair of'.
PitfallI bought a new glasses yesterday. I bought a new pair of glasses yesterday.The word 'glasses' is plural; use 'a pair of' to refer to one item.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
instruments like binoculars used to see things that are far away.
optical instruments consisting of two lenses, such as binoculars or field glasses, used for long-distance viewing.
Simple“He used his field glasses to watch the birds in the trees.”
In context“The captain raised his glasses to the horizon, searching for any sign of the approaching fleet through the morning mist.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'field glasses'.
Synonymsbinocularsfield glasses