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portable

/ˈpɔːrtəbl/
por · ta · ble ˈpɔːr · tə · bl
English Definition
adj. easy to carry
中文释义
便携的
Significado en Español
portátil
한국어 뜻
휴대용
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
di động, xách tay
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Example Sentence

This radio is portable.

这个收音机是便携的。

Synonyms
movable transportable
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
port(carry)+able
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the best synonym for the word “portable” as used in the following sentence? The portable speaker was convenient for the picnic because it was easy to move around.

  1. A adaptable
  2. B loud
  3. C fragile
  4. D movable
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D — movable. “portable” means adj. easy to carry

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The tiny, ______ radio fit easily inside his jacket pocket.

  1. A bulky
  2. B heavy
  3. C immovable
  4. D portable
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D — portable. “portable” means adj. easy to carry

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Common questions about “portable”

What does “portable” mean?

portable — adj. easy to carry. In Chinese: 便携的.

How do you pronounce “portable”?

portable is pronounced /ˈpɔːrtəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: por · ta · ble.

How do you use “portable” in a sentence?

This radio is portable. (这个收音机是便携的。)

What are synonyms for “portable”?

movable, transportable — all close in meaning to portable (adj. easy to carry).

Is “portable” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. portable appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “portable”?

port(carry)+able

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