major
/ˈmeɪdʒər/
ma · jor
ˈmeɪ · dʒər
English Definition
adj. important; n. main subject
Significado en Español
principal, especialidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chính, chuyên ngành
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Example Sentence
This is a major problem.
这是个重要问题。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
maj(large)+or
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “major”?
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A
Minor
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B
Serious
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C
Simple
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D
Trivial
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B — Serious.
“major” means adj. important; n. main subject
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The invention of electricity was a ______ turning point in human history.
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A
minor
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B
major
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C
trivial
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D
slight
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B — major.
“major” means adj. important; n. main subject
Common questions about “major”
What does “major” mean?
major — adj. important; n. main subject. In Chinese: 主要的，专业.
How do you pronounce “major”?
major is pronounced /ˈmeɪdʒər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ma · jor.
How do you use “major” in a sentence?
This is a major problem. (这是个重要问题。)
What are synonyms for “major”?
main, primary — all close in meaning to major (adj. important; n. main subject).
Is “major” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. major appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “major”?
maj(large)+or
