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{
"term": "informal",
"partOfSpeech": "adjective",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "a2",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do something",
"cefr": "a2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "an informal atmosphere"
},
{
"text": "an informal meeting/gathering/visit"
},
{
"text": "an informal arrangement"
},
{
"text": "informal discussions/talks"
},
{
"text": "an informal chat/conversation"
},
{
"text": "Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department."
},
{
"text": "The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers."
},
{
"text": "These meetings should remain purely informal, with no obligation on either side."
}
],
"collocations": {
"verbs": ["be", "become", "remain"],
"adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "suitable for normal conversation and writing to friends rather than for serious speech and letters",
"cefr": "a2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "an informal expression"
}
],
"collocations": {
"verbs": ["be", "become", "remain"],
"adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "suitable for wearing at home or when relaxing rather than for a special or an official occasion",
"cefr": "a2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "I changed into more informal clothes."
},
{
"text": "Dress is informal, and storage space often limited, so you’ll be more comfortable travelling light."
}
],
"topics": ["Clothes and Fashion"],
"collocations": {
"verbs": ["be", "become", "remain"],
"adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 4,
"definition": "done by individuals on a small scale, especially unofficially or illegally",
"examples": [
{
"text": "the informal economy/sector"
},
{
"text": "informal street traders"
},
{
"text": "The city has acted to remove informal traders from train stations."
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ɪnˈfɔːml/",
"audio": "in/informal/informal__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ɪnˈfɔːrml/",
"audio": "in/informal/informal__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": null
}