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magnet

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmæɡnət/ · UK /ˈmæɡnɪt/

Forms: magnets

magnet means: An object that pulls iron and some other metals toward itself.

noun

METAL ATTRACTORB1

An object that pulls iron and some other metals toward itself.

  • The magnet picked up the nail.
  • We put colorful magnets on the fridge.
  • Does this magnet attract every kind of metal?

Common phrases: fridge magnet, strong magnet, bar magnet

STRONG ATTRACTIONB2

A person, place, or thing that attracts many people or much attention.

  • The beach is a tourist magnet.
  • Her cafe became a magnet for local artists.
  • The bright lights acted as a magnet for insects.

How to use it: a magnet for someone/something (The festival is a magnet for music lovers.)

Similar words: draw, attraction

Common phrases: magnet for tourists, tourist magnet, magnet for trouble

Questions about magnet

What does magnet mean?

An object that pulls iron and some other metals toward itself.

What is magnet in other languages?

Türkçe: mıknatıs · Español: imán · Français: aimant · Deutsch: Magnet · Italiano: calamita · 日本語: 磁石

How do you pronounce magnet?

In American English /ˈmæɡnət/; in British English /ˈmæɡnɪt/.

How do you use magnet in a sentence?

The magnet picked up the nail. We put colorful magnets on the fridge.

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