launch - Master This Word
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launch Word Meanings
- to start or set in motion something, such as a project or a spacecraft
- to introduce a new product
- a process of taking off, especially in reference to rockets or plans
launch Example Sentences
Example sentences are the start of understanding. Don't rush to memorize. First feel how the word works in a sentence.
launch Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/lɔːntʃ/
US
/lɔntʃ/
launch Word Etymology
Root decomposition: launch (no prefix/suffix); Historical origin: Old French 'lancer' → English; Memory image: Imagine a rocket on a launch pad, ready to ignite and rise into the sky, symbolizing new beginnings and ambitious projects.
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 reach for the control and push the switch, watching the dial move as the room tightens. I shift my stance, adjust my grip, and hold the moment for a heartbeat while the plan begins to lift. The sound grows and the screen lights up, and I place my focus on what comes next, letting the idea of launch ride along with the rising push. The decision becomes real, a motion I can keep steering toward what I want to start.
Real Context
Launch is a versatile word that can be used as a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means to start or set in motion something such as a project, program, initiative, product, or spacecraft, or to throw or propel something into motion. It often implies a deliberate, public action and a step forward. As a noun, a launch refers to the act of starting itself, the event of a rocket leaving the ground, or the introduction of a new product or service into the market. The imagery suggests momentum, risk, planning, and ceremony, whether describing a business venture, a space mission, or a marketing campaign. Context matters for formality and collocations.
Usage Reminders
- Use launch for public, formal starts with a clear goal
- Prefer launch over start when a product, mission, or campaign is introduced to the public
- Remember the noun form: the launch of + noun or be launched
- Common collocations: launch a project, launch a product, launch a campaign
- In passive voice: is launched, was launched, will be launched
- Avoid using launch for simple, everyday beginnings
Common Misconceptions
- Launch always means a rocket launch; it can refer to business or product starts too.
- Confusing launch with start or begin in casual contexts.
- Thinking launch only happens at a ceremonial event, not as a process.
- For products, using 'launch' only in marketing, not in development steps.
- Misplacing prepositions: 'launch of a product' vs 'launch a product' in the right contexts.
Thinking Differences
English often marks launch as a formal, public act or event; learners should note it is broader than just starting and includes introductions, rollouts, or ceremonies.
Learning Tips
- Learn common collocations: launch a product, launch a campaign, launch a project
- Distinguish launch from start/begin in formal vs casual contexts
- Remember the passive: is launched / was launched
- Use 'launch of' with the noun (the launch of a product)
- Practice with real-world headlines and press releases
- Check prepositions: you launch a product, the launch of a product
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'launch'?
A.Continue
B.Begin
C.End
D.Pause
Step 2: Usage
How can 'launch' be used in a sentence?
A.The launch of the book was successful.
B.She stopped the launch of the event.
C.They didn't want to launch the project yet.
D.He will launch a new product next week.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is similar to 'launch'?
A.Halt
B.Commence
C.Conclude
D.Postpone
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is the opposite of 'launch'?
A.Finish
B.Conclude
C.Pause
D.Continue
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would you hear the word 'launch'?
A.Cooking recipe instructions
B.Traffic congestion report
C.Plant species classification
D.Space mission announcement
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