🇬🇧 Category meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A category is a group or class of things that share common characteristics or qualities. Items in the same category are similar in some way, making it easier to organize and understand them.

My dog puts people into two categories: those who give him treats and those who are useless.

My dad says his favorite movie category is action, but I’ve seen him cry during cartoons.

My cat only recognizes two categories: "Food" and "Not Food, But I’ll Try to Eat It Anyway."

The teacher asked for an example of a category, so I said "Things That Annoy Me" and pointed at my brother.

The dog sorted its bones into the "chewable" category and the "too big to chew" category.

Tom sorts his toys into boxes on the floor. He makes a category for cars, a category for dolls, a category for blocks. A small bear does not fit any category, so Tom makes a soft toy category. He hugs the bear, puts it in the new category box, and smiles.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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