mag
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a short, informal word for a magazine.
a clipping of magazine, used in informal registers to refer to periodical publications.
Simple“I bought a fashion mag at the airport to read during the flight.”
In context“The editor decided to relaunch the indie mag as a digital-only platform to save on rising print and distribution costs.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a measure of how bright a star or planet is.
a clipping of magnitude, specifically referring to the brightness of a celestial object on a logarithmic scale.
Simple“The star has a mag of 2.5, making it easy to see with the naked eye.”
In context“Astronomers noted that the supernova reached a peak mag of -4.0, briefly outshining every other object in the night sky except the moon.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a type of expensive, shiny metal wheel on a car.
an ellipsis of 'mag wheel', referring to automotive wheels originally made from magnesium alloy, now used for various alloy wheels.
Simple“He spent all his savings on a new set of mags for his car.”
In context“The vintage sports car was restored to its original glory, complete with polished mags and period-correct racing tyres.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
a short name for the metal magnesium, often used in car parts or science.
a clipping of magnesium, frequently used in industrial, automotive, or chemical contexts.
Simple“The engine block is made of a mag alloy to keep the weight down.”
In context“The laboratory technician ordered a fresh supply of mag ribbon for the undergraduate combustion experiments.”
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