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ideal

US /aɪˈdil/

adjective, noun Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

This location is ideal for a new restaurant near the university.

Word Family

NounNoun
ideal gốc idea idealism
VerbVerb
ideate idealise idealize
AdjectiveAdj
ideal gốc
AdverbAdv

Synonyms

  • perfecta tense of verbs used in describing action that has been completed (sometimes regarded as perfective aspect)
  • optimalmost desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied
  • flawlesswithout a flaw

Collocations

  • Easy ideal place for vacation
    describing ideal place for vacation (the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain)
  • Medium ideal candidate for position
    describing ideal candidate for position (the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain)
  • Hard strive towards ethical ideal
    to strive towards ethical ideal, meaning to attempt by employing effort
  • Very Hard cherish noble ideals despite cynicism
    to cherish noble ideals despite cynicism, meaning to be fond of; be attached to

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