topic
US /ˈtɑpɪk/
Definition
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The main topic of today's meeting is the new budget.
Word Family
NounNoun
topic gốc
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
topical
AdverbAdv
topically
Synonyms
- subjectthe subject matter of a conversation or discussion
- themethe subject matter of a conversation or discussion
- mattera vaguely specified concern
Collocations
- Easy hot topicdescribing hot topic (used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning)
- Medium discuss the main topicto discuss the main topic, meaning to to consider or examine in speech or writing
- Hard controversial research topicdescribing controversial research topic (marked by or capable of arousing controversy)
- Very Hard stray off topic during interrogationto stray off topic during interrogation, meaning to move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
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