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lenses

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɫɛnzəz// UK //lˈɛnzɪz// lens·es

n. curved pieces of glass or plastic that change how light moves. You use them in glasses to see better or in cameras to take photos.

n. curved pieces of transparent material, such as glass or plastic, used to refract light and form images. Often used in optical instruments like spectacles, microscopes, and cameras.


SIMPLE

I need to get new lenses for my glasses.

CONTEXTUAL

The photographer swapped her wide-angle lenses for a telephoto one to capture the birds from a distance.

COMPLEX

Modern contact lenses are engineered from gas-permeable materials that allow oxygen to reach the cornea, significantly increasing comfort during extended periods of wear.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'lens'; the singular form ends in 's' but is not plural.

Pitfall

one lenseone lensLearners often think the singular form is 'lense' because the plural is 'lenses', but the singular is 'lens'.

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