accommodation - Master This Word
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accommodation Word Meanings
- a place to stay or live
- adjustment to meet someone's needs
- the act of making room for something
accommodation Example Sentences
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accommodation Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ə.kə.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ə.kɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
accommodation Word Etymology
accommodate = ad- (to) + commode (convenient, fitting); Latin → Old French → English. Imagine a cozy room set up to receive guests, where every detail is arranged comfortably.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I push the door open and step into a quiet room meant to host someone. I move the chair, pull the blinds, and adjust the bed so it cradles a tired traveler. The space settles around me as I keep a steady pace, letting the room answer a simple need. This moment of accommodation feels like turning a place into somewhere you can truly belong.
Real Context
Accommodation can refer to a place to stay, such as a hotel or apartment, or to adjustments made to meet someone’s needs. It also describes the act of making room for something, or providing fit and convenient arrangements. In everyday English, accommodation covers lodging, housing, or facilities designed for comfort, as well as the process of adapting a plan, service, or environment to suit different people or situations. Note the plural form accommodations is common when talking about multiple lodging options or measures taken for accessibility; many learners stumble over spelling and the subtle distinction between noun and verb forms.
Usage Reminders
- - Use accommodation for a place to stay or a suitable arrangement
- - Remember the plural accommodations for multiple options or measures
- - Accommodation is a noun; the verb is accommodate
- - Spelling: double c and double m in the middle
- - Be careful with similar words like housing, lodging, or adjustment
Common Misconceptions
- People think accommodation always means a hotel; it can also be any place to live.
- Some learners assume accommodations is always plural; use singular for one option.
- Confuse accommodATE (verb) with accommodate (verb) when forming sentences.
- Spelling mistakes like accomodation with one 'c' or one 'm' occur often.
- Mistake to use 'accommodations' for personal adjustments; reserve for multiple options or measures.
Thinking Differences
English often separates lodging (accommodation as a place) from adjustments (accommodations as procedures) and uses plural forms for multiple options; learners may overgeneralize to other contexts.
Learning Tips
- Practice plural vs singular forms with different lodging options.
- Group vocabulary by lodging (hotel, hostel, apartment) vs. adjustment (special accommodation).
- Notice that accommodate is the verb; accommodation is the noun.
- Watch spelling: c-c and m-m in the middle.
- Learn common collocations like 'make accommodations' vs 'make an accommodation'.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'accommodation'?
A.A type of food
B.An act of disagreement
C.A place to stay
D.A form of transportation
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence below uses the word 'accommodation' correctly?
A.The restaurant offered us a comfortable accommodation.
B.I can't find an accommodation for our disagreement.
C.The accommodation smelled delicious.
D.He drove an accommodation to work.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'accommodation'?
A.Communication
B.Transport
C.Shelter
D.Entertainment
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'accommodation'?
A.Refusal
B.Acceptance
C.Rejection
D.Agreement
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario where accommodation is important?
A.Finding a place to stay during a vacation
B.Choosing a new color for your car
C.Deciding on a new hobby
D.Learning a new language
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