fashion - Master This Word
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fashion Word Meanings
- the manner in which something is done
- current trend in clothing or behavior
- to give shape or form to something
fashion Example Sentences
Example sentences are the start of understanding. Don't rush to memorize. First feel how the word works in a sentence.
fashion Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈfaʃ.ən/
US
/ˈfæʃ.ən/
fashion Word Etymology
Root: fash- = to make; Historical Origin: Latin 'facere' → Old French 'façon' → English 'fashion'; Memory Image: Imagine a tailor skillfully shaping a garment, creating a unique style for each individual.
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
With a quick breath, I reach into my closet and pull out a jacket. I slip it on, then adjust the collar, push up the cuffs, and fasten the buttons until the fabric settles where I want it. Each small move shifts how I carry myself, and the room seems to tilt a little toward my chosen look. This is fashion in action—an everyday decision I keep tweaking until the whole outfit feels right.
Real Context
Fashion can refer to the way something is made, or to the current style in clothing and behavior. It is a word that blends craft and trend; you can speak of fashion as a process—the act of shaping material to fit a design—and of fashion as a cultural moment, the prevailing look of a season or a movement. When you hear fashion, think of a tailor shaping a garment just so, or a fashion week predicting what people will wear next. The memory image of a skilled tailor making a unique silhouette helps learners separate fashion from simple clothing and from taste alone.
Usage Reminders
- Learn both senses of fashion: the making/process and the trend/appearance.
- Use 'to fashion' with a concrete object, not as a general verb.
- Distinguish 'in fashion' and 'fashionable' by context.
- Practice with common collocations: fashion industry, fashion show, haute fashion.
- Watch media for current fashion trends and describe what you notice.
Common Misconceptions
- Fashion is only about clothes.
- Fashion and style are the same thing.
- To fashion always means making something beautiful.
- Fashion never changes.
- Fashion is only for rich people.
Thinking Differences
In English, fashion blends making and style; learners often mix the two meanings or treat fashion as only about clothes. The verb to fashion requires a tangible object, and in fashion vs fashionable, context changes the meaning quickly.
Learning Tips
- Learn both senses of fashion
- Practice with 'to fashion' and a real object
- Study in fashion vs fashionable in context
- Build common collocations: fashion industry, fashion show, haute fashion
- Watch media for current trends and describe them
- Create your own example sentences to check understanding
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'fashion' mean?
A.Food
B.Book
C.Vehicle
D.Trend
Step 2: Usage
How is the word 'fashion' used in a sentence?
A.They eat fashion for dinner.
B.He drives a fashion car.
C.She follows the latest fashion trends.
D.I read a book about fashion.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is similar to 'fashion'?
A.Style
B.Noise
C.Heaven
D.Sadness
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is the opposite of 'fashion'?
A.Interesting
B.Exciting
C.Colorful
D.Outdated
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where the word 'fashion' is commonly used?
A.Car repair shop
B.Fashion show during a runway event
C.Math class
D.Cooking competition
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