noun · informal
gadget
/ˈɡædʒɪt/GAD·get
Band 5-6speakingtask2
a small electronic device that has a particular purpose
Examples
“He bought a useful gadget that peels vegetables quickly.”
“People love small travel gadgets that save space.”
“I always check reviews before buying a new gadget.”
Band 8 sentence
“The new kitchen gadget saved me hours because it combines several functions into a single, compact machine.”
Collocations
- kitchen gadget
- handy gadget
Word family
gadget noun
Common mistakes
I bought many gadget yesterday.→I bought many gadgets yesterday.
This software is a great gadget.→This software is a great tool.
Say it for a higher band
5tool→6device→7+gadget
Synonyms
device
Easily confused
device
“She packed a small tracking device in the suitcase.”
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