Pronunciation: /kɑːrd/
noun a piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, especially one used for writing or printing on
A1 I have a library card.
A2 She gave me a birthday card.
B1 I need to update my credit card information.
B2 I always carry my ID card with me.
C1 The magician pulled a card out of his sleeve.
C2 The businesswoman handed out her business card at the conference.
verb none
A1 I card my friend's birthday every year.
A2 She cards her groceries at the supermarket.
B1 The teacher asked us to card the vocabulary words for the quiz.
B2 He carded the deck of playing cards before starting the game.
C1 The security guard carded everyone entering the club.
C2 The bartender carded the young-looking customer before serving alcohol.
adjective none
A1 I need a card table for the party.
A2 She bought a cardigan sweater to keep warm in the winter.
B1 The hotel offers card access to the fitness center for guests.
B2 The company issued a card statement showing all expenses for the month.
C1 The artist created a card catalogue of all his paintings for the exhibition.
C2 The lawyer presented a card index of evidence to support her case in court.
adverb none
A1 She smiled card and waved goodbye.
A2 He drove card to the store to buy groceries.
B1 The team worked card to complete the project on time.
B2 The artist painted card to capture the beauty of the landscape.
C1 The politician spoke card during the debate, impressing the audience with her eloquence.
C2 The chef cooked card, creating a masterpiece that delighted the diners.
pronoun none
A1 I have a card in my wallet.
A2 She showed me the card she received.
B1 I need to renew my library card.
B2 He used his credit card to pay for dinner.
C1 The business card he handed me had all his contact information.
C2 The playing card he used in the magic trick was signed by the audience member.
preposition none
A1 I put my ID card in my wallet.
A2 She used a credit card to pay for the groceries.
B1 He swiped his membership card to enter the gym.
B2 The hotel room key card was not working properly.
C1 The security guard asked for my identification card before letting me in.
C2 The access card granted me entry into the restricted area.
conjunction none
A1 I have a library card, so I can borrow books for free.
A2 You can pay by credit card or cash at the restaurant.
B1 I wanted to buy the dress, but I didn't have my debit card with me.
B2 She didn't have enough cash, so she used her credit card to pay for the hotel room.
C1 The company issued a new policy card to outline the changes in benefits.
C2 The government is considering implementing a new green card system for immigrants.
interjection none
A1 Card! I forgot to bring my ID to the party.
A2 Card! I can't believe I won the game.
B1 Card! Could you pass me the deck so we can play?
B2 Card! I need to check my balance before making a purchase.
C1 Card! It's important to always read the terms and conditions before signing up for a credit card.
C2 Card! I have a collection of rare and valuable cards from around the world.
article none
A1 I have a card in my wallet.
A2 She gave me a birthday card.
B1 You need a library card to borrow books.
B2 I always carry a credit card for emergencies.
C1 The business card had all his contact information.
C2 The playing card had a unique design on the back.
formal Please make sure to sign the back of your credit card for security purposes.
informal Hey, don't forget to swipe your card before you leave.
slang I'll just tap my card and be on my way.
figurative She played her cards right and ended up winning the game.
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