diamond - Master This Word
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diamond Word Meanings
- a precious gemstone often used in jewelry
- a symbol of luxury and strength
- the shape of a diamond in a playing card
diamond Example Sentences
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diamond Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/
US
/ˈdaɪ.ə.mənd/
diamond Word Etymology
diamond: di- (two) + amond (unbreakable), Greek → Latin → Old French → English. Imagine a brilliant gem shining brightly, symbolizing eternal strength and luxury.
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 pick up a small, bright gem and hold it between my finger and thumb, then move it in my palm to catch the light. I turn it slowly, shift it from edge to edge, feeling the weight change under my grip. I push and adjust my grip a little, watching the facets brighten as if they’re listening. When I set it on the velvet, a quiet signal passes: this is something worth wearing, something that speaks of luxury and strength.
Real Context
Diamond is both a gemstone and a symbol. In jewelry, it denotes rarity and value; in everyday speech, people use it metaphorically for something brilliant or unbreakable. The shape of a diamond also appears in playing cards to represent the suit, adding a sense of elegance and prestige. Learners should note that the noun is countable (a diamond, two diamonds) and that there are common collocations such as diamond ring or diamond necklace. Idioms like diamond in the rough highlight potential beneath surface flaws. The word has a long history in English, borrowed through French and earlier forms, and today it mainly conveys luxury, durability, and clarity.
Usage Reminders
- - Diamond is a countable noun.
- - Use with jewelry nouns: diamond ring, diamond necklace.
- - Pronounce dia-mund with a soft 'd' and a silent 'mond' ending.
- - Be aware of the diamond shape in playing cards.
- - Explore idioms like diamond in the rough.
Common Misconceptions
- Diamonds are only for very expensive jewelry
- You cannot count diamonds
- Diamond always refers to the card suit only
- Diamonds and diameters are often confused
- Diamond means something that is flawless
Thinking Differences
In English, diamond is often framed in luxury, value, and a sense of brilliance; learners may overfocus on price or confuse diamond with diameter or a card suit, losing the idiomatic feel of spark and resilience.
Learning Tips
- Practice pronunciation by listing sounds in dia- and -mond
- Review common collocations with jewelry
- Learn card-suit context separately
- Use idioms in context
- Read widely about jewels and luxury branding
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'diamond'?
A.A precious stone
B.A type of metal
C.A cooking utensil
D.A tropical fruit
Step 2: Usage
Which of the following sentences uses 'diamond' correctly?
A.She wore a shiny hat made of diamond.
B.He proposed to her with a diamond ring.
C.My grandmother grows diamonds in her garden.
D.The car was fixed with diamond screws.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'diamond'?
A.Granite
B.Emerald
C.Sapphire
D.Pearl
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is an antonym of 'diamond'?
A.Clear
B.Sparkling
C.Refined
D.Rough
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would you most likely find a diamond?
A.In a zoo
B.In a library
C.In a restaurant
D.In a jewelry store
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