a phone that can use apps and the internet

a piece of written or spoken information sent to someone

to get a file from the internet

websites to share and talk with others

keys used to type on a computer

a device to move and click on a computer

a secret word to protect your account

a message that gives you information

a clickable path to another page

messages sent through the internet

your personal access to a service

talking with others online in real time

a small picture used to show feelings

a word with # used to tag topics

click to show you like something

a person who follows your account

show video or audio live online

information stored on a computer

options to change how something works

Digital Lifestyle – English vocabulary

30 words · English vocabulary · Created by Openquiz Team

30 English words with meanings: smartphone, wifi, cloud, message, download… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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smartphone /'smɑ:rt.foʊn/ (noun) — a phone that can use apps and the internet
Example: She bought a new smartphone yesterday.
Synonyms: mobile phone, cellphone, handset
wifi /'waɪ.faɪ/ (noun) — internet without cables
Example: The café offers free wifi to all customers.
Synonyms: wireless network, internet connection
cloud /klaʊd/ (noun) — online space to save files
Example: I saved my photos on the cloud.
Synonyms: cloud storage, online storage
message /'mesɪdʒ/ (noun) — a piece of written or spoken information sent to someone
Example: He sent me a message this morning.
Synonyms: text, note, communication
download /'daʊn.loʊd/ (verb) — to get a file from the internet
Example: You can download the app from the store.
Synonyms: transfer, fetch, get
upload /'ʌp.loʊd/ (verb) — to send a file to the internet
Example: Please upload your resume to the portal.
Synonyms: send, post, transfer
social media /'soʊʃəl 'mi:diə/ (noun) — websites to share and talk with others
Example: She spends hours on social media every day.
Synonyms: social network, online community
screen /skri:n/ (noun) — the display of a device
Example: The phone screen is cracked.
Synonyms: display, monitor
keyboard /'ki:.bɔ:rd/ (noun) — keys used to type on a computer
Example: I need a new keyboard for my computer.
Synonyms: keypad
mouse /maʊs/ (noun) — a device to move and click on a computer
Example: The mouse stopped working suddenly.
Synonyms: pointer device
username /'ju:.zər.neɪm/ (noun) — the name you use to log in
Example: Enter your username and password to continue.
Synonyms: login name, handle, user ID
password /'pæs.wɜ:rd/ (noun) — a secret word to protect your account
Example: You should never share your password.
Synonyms: passcode, security key
notification /,noʊ.tɪ.fɪ'keɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — a message that gives you information
Example: I got a notification about a new message.
Synonyms: alert, notice, message
app /æp/ (noun) — a program you use on a device
Example: Instagram is my favorite app.
Synonyms: application, software
browser /'braʊ.zər/ (noun) — a program to view websites
Example: Google Chrome is a popular browser.
Synonyms: web browser, internet viewer
link /lɪŋk/ (noun) — a clickable path to another page
Example: Click the link to open the website.
Synonyms: URL, connection, hyperlink
email /'i:.meɪl/ (noun) — messages sent through the internet
Example: I sent you an email with the details.
Synonyms: electronic mail, message
attachment /ə'tætʃ.mənt/ (noun) — a file sent with an email
Example: Please see the attachment for more info.
Synonyms: file, document
account /ə'kaʊnt/ (noun) — your personal access to a service
Example: You need to create an account first.
Synonyms: profile, login
chat /tʃæt/ (verb) — talking with others online in real time
Example: We chat on WhatsApp every night.
Synonyms: talk, message, converse
emoji /ɪ'moʊ.dʒi/ (noun) — a small picture used to show feelings
Example: She added a heart emoji to the message.
Synonyms: icon, smiley, emoticon
hashtag /'hæʃ.tæɡ/ (noun) — a word with # used to tag topics
Example: Use hashtags to make your post searchable.
Synonyms: tag, label
post /poʊst/ (noun) — a message shared online
Example: Her latest post has many likes.
Synonyms: entry, update, publication
like /laɪk/ (verb) — click to show you like something
Example: I liked your photo on Instagram.
Synonyms: approve, favourite, enjoy
follower /'fɒl.oʊ.ər/ (noun) — a person who follows your account
Example: He has thousands of followers online.
Synonyms: subscriber, fan, supporter
stream /stri:m/ (verb) — show video or audio live online
Example: You can stream the concert live tonight.
Synonyms: broadcast, live, transmit
data /'deɪ.tə/ (noun) — information stored on a computer
Example: We need to back up our data regularly.
Synonyms: information, details, figures
battery /'bæt.ər.i/ (noun) — a power source for a device
Example: My phone battery runs out quickly.
Synonyms: cell, power source
settings /'set.ɪŋz/ (noun) — options to change how something works
Example: You can change the language in settings.
Synonyms: options, preferences, configuration
update /'ʌp.deɪt/ (verb) — make something newer
Example: Don’t forget to update your software.
Synonyms: refresh, upgrade, renew

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