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websites Word Meanings
- a collection of web pages on the internet
- an online location with a specific address
- a platform used for information and services
websites Example Sentences
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websites Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈwɛb.saɪt/
US
/ˈwɛb.saɪt/
websites Word Etymology
Root: 'web' (network of intertwined threads) + 'site' (place); Origin: Old English 'web' + Latin 'situs' (place) → English. Memory: Imagine a vast spider web (connectivity) at a beautiful site (location) where you find myriad information.
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 mouse, move it a little, and click to open a website. The page shifts as it loads, I push the scroll wheel and feel my attention pull along the links. I hold a link, change my plan, and keep turning from one section to the next. By the end, the website is a place I can set my eyes on, a window I return to for what I need.
Real Context
A website is a collection of web pages on the internet that are linked together under a common domain. It can be a personal blog, a company site, or a platform that provides information and services. A website has an address called a URL, a home page that introduces the site, and navigation menus to reach different sections. Websites can be static or dynamic, built with various technologies, and hosted on servers. People use websites to read content, shop online, watch media, or interact with tools. Understanding a website involves recognizing its structure, purpose, and how it fits into everyday online life.
Usage Reminders
- 1) A website refers to the whole site, not a single page.
- 2) Use 'web page' for an individual page.
- 3) The URL is the address you type to reach a site.
- 4) Common collocations: website design, website maintenance, online store on a website.
- 5) Distinguish 'launching a website' from 'opening a webpage' in discussion.
Common Misconceptions
- A website is just a single page.
- A site has only one URL.
- All websites are free to access.
- The homepage is the only important page.
- A website doesn’t need hosting or servers.
Thinking Differences
For English speakers, 'website' often feels like a tangible product with a purpose, while 'web page' is a single document. Learners sometimes treat a site as a page, mix up URL with domain, and assume all sites are free. Emphasize that a website is the collection of related pages under one domain.
Learning Tips
- Practice distinguishing 'website' (site as a whole) from 'web page' (a single page).
- Learn common collocations: website design, website maintenance, website security.
- When talking about many pages, use 'web pages' or 'a collection of pages'.
- Refer to a 'home page' as the main starting page of a site.
- Use 'publish' or 'launch' for making a site live, not 'open' a page.
- Remember that a URL points to a location, not a random string of characters.
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