context

noun
UK: /ˈkɒn.tekst/
US: /ˈkɑːn.tekst/

  1. The situation that gives meaning to something.

    1. The context helps me understand the word.
    2. We need to consider the historical context to fully understand the novel's themes.

  2. The words that are used with a particular word or phrase and that help to explain its meaning.

    1. I guessed the meaning from the context.
    2. You can often work out the meaning of a word from its context within the sentence.

Synonyms

background situation framework setting
context transitive-verb

  1. To consider something within its surrounding circumstances or background.

    1. I need to context this data.
    2. It is important to context the study within the broader research landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "context" in English means: The situation that gives meaning to something., The words that are used with a particular word or phrase and that help to explain its meaning..

The phonetic transcription of "context" is /ˈkɒn.tekst/ in British English and /ˈkɑːn.tekst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "context": background, situation, framework, setting.

Example usage of "context": "The context helps me understand the word.". More examples on the page.