encore - Master This Word
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encore Word Meanings
- a repeated performance
- a request for more
- an additional performance
encore Example Sentences
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encore Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɒnˈkɔː/
US
/ɑnˈkɔr/
encore Word Etymology
(en- + core); Latin 'in' + 'chorus' → Old French 'encore' → English. Imagine an enthusiastic crowd, shouting 'encore!' for an artist to return to the stage, symbolizing the desire for more of something delightful.
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 InputReal Context
Encore is a noun meaning a repeated or additional performance requested by an audience. In live shows, an encore is the artist returning for extra songs after the main set. The word comes from French and has entered English as a standard term in concert culture. You can say "an encore" or simply "encore" as a countable event. While most learners know it as a noun, the word is sometimes heard as an interjection when crowds shout the request, though it is not a typical adverb in ordinary use. In everyday contexts, encore can also describe any additional, welcome repetition, such as an encore of memories or a TV encore edition.
Usage Reminders
- Remember: encore = a noun (a second performance), not a verb; say 'an encore' or just 'encore'; use the crowd-shout form as an exclamation; vary with 'return for an encore' in writing; avoid turning it into an adverb; recognize it works best in concert/cultural contexts.
Common Misconceptions
- Encore is a verb meaning 'to continue again'.
- Encore always means a second full show, not just a small addition.
- Encore can replace the word 'again' in most sentences.
- Encore is used as an adverb in English.
- Encore refers only to music concerts, never to theatre or TV.
Thinking Differences
English speakers generally view encore as a concert-specific noun borrowed from French, used in performance contexts and sometimes as an exclamation. Learners often assume it means ‘continue again’ or try to use it as a verb; also, some confuse it with generic ‘again’ in TV or film contexts. Emphasize that encore denotes a second, additional performance, not a generic repetition.
Learning Tips
- Practice encore as a noun with a plural possible 'encores' in rare contexts.
- Pair with 'an' when counting a single extra performance.
- Remember the crowd-shout form is exclamatory; don't use as a verb.
- Use in concert/review contexts to sound natural.
- Recognize its French origin and use in cultural settings.
- Differentiate from phrases using 'again' or 'yet'.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'encore' mean?
A.A command to leave the stage
B.An additional performance after the main show
C.A type of musical instrument
D.A final request for silence
Step 2: Usage
Choose the sentence that uses 'encore' correctly.
A.After the concert, the audience shouted for an encore.
B.The chef prepared an encore dish for dinner.
C.She decided to have an encore presentation of her project.
D.The crowd enjoyed the encore of the movie.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'encore'?
A.Renaissance
B.Finale
C.Performance
D.Beginning
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'encore'?
A.Withdrawal
B.Termination
C.Departure
D.Intermission
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life scenario of an encore?
A.The band finished their set and the crowd cheered for more music.
B.They decided to leave early to avoid traffic.
C.The teacher wrapped up the lecture and dismissed the class.
D.The presentation was so boring that no one asked for a second round.
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