product - Master This Word
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product Word Meanings
- an item created for sale
- a result of a process or action
- a mathematical result of multiplication
product Example Sentences
Example sentences are the start of understanding. Don't rush to memorize. First feel how the word works in a sentence.
product Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈprɒd.ʌkt/
US
/ˈprɑː.dʌkt/
product Word Etymology
pro- = forward + ducere = to lead → Latin 'productus' → Old French 'produit' → English 'product'. Imagine a factory where items are 'led forward' to be sold.
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 the product and hold it steady in my palm. I turn it a touch, feeling the weight shift and the purpose click into place. I adjust my grip and compare it with other items, letting the sense of its use grow from the feel. I keep listening to that feel as the product settles into something I might actually choose.
Real Context
Product is a versatile English noun with three core senses that you will meet in real life. First, it usually means a goods item manufactured or offered for sale, such as a new product line or a consumer product. Second, it can refer to the outcome of a process or action—the result produced by effort, a project, or collaboration. Third, in mathematics, the product is the result of multiplying two numbers. The word is countable in the shopping sense (a product, many products), while in math it remains a specific term. Related phrases include product design, product launch, and product quality, which show how broadly 'product' is used across fields.
Usage Reminders
- Use product for goods you can buy
- Differentiate product meaning from 'production'
- When talking about math, say 'the product of' two numbers
- Countable for items (a product, several products)
- Collocate with design, launch, quality, or line
Common Misconceptions
- Thinking product only means a physical item; it can also mean the result of a process or a mathematical product.
- Confusing product with production or manufacturing.
- Using product to refer to a process outcome without context.
- Assuming products must be consumer goods every time.
- Misplacing 'product' in math phrases with unrelated verbs.
Thinking Differences
For English speakers, think of product as a flexible term that covers goods, outcomes, and math. Learners often limit it to physical items or mix up with production.
Learning Tips
- Listen for collocations like product design and product launch to hear natural usage.
- Compare with production to see the difference in meaning.
- Practice math sentences: 'the product of x and y is z'.
- Use a product in context by talking about a store or a catalog.
- Note the plural 'products' when talking about multiple items.
- Idiom and phrases: 'product life cycle', 'new product'.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'product' mean?
A.Item made by labor or effort
B.Food
C.Vehicle
D.Animal
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses the word 'product' correctly?
A.I bought a product of socks at the store.
B.The product was running around the park.
C.The bookshelf was a product of the chef's hard work.
D.She painted a beautiful product on the canvas.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'product'?
A.Creation
B.Destroy
C.Happy
D.Fast
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'product'?
A.Failure
B.Begin
C.Forget
D.Creativity
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario involving the creation of something?
A.A student taking a test
B.A person planting a garden
C.A family going on a vacation
D.A group of friends playing soccer
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