flaw meaning
flaw :
mistake, defect
noun
▪ There is a flaw in the plan.
▪ There is a mistake in the plan.
▪ The product has a flaw.
▪ The product has a defect.
paraphrasing
▪ defect – mistake
flaw :
to make imperfect, to damage
verb
▪ She flawed the glass carefully.
▪ She made the glass imperfect carefully.
▪ The artist flawed the sculpture intentionally.
▪ The artist damaged the sculpture on purpose.
paraphrasing
▪ damage – harm
Pronunciation
flaw [flɔː]
The word is pronounced as "flaw" with a single syllable, sounding like "flaw."
Common phrases and grammar about flaw
flaw - Common meaning
noun
mistake, defect
verb
to make imperfect, to damage
Part of Speech Changes for "flaw"
▪ flawed (adjective) – having mistakes or imperfections
▪ flawlessly (adverb) – without any mistakes or imperfections
Common Expressions with "flaw"
▪ identify a flaw – find a mistake
▪ fix the flaw – correct the mistake
▪ minor flaw – small mistake
▪ serious flaw – major defect
Important examples of flaw in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, flaw is often used to describe mistakes or defects in plans, products, or arguments.
Example of a confusing word: flow (to move smoothly)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a noun, flaw is used to identify a defect; as a verb, it means to make something imperfect. Questions may ask to choose the correct form based on context.
flaw
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
design flaw
a mistake in the design, used when discussing products or plans.
fatal flaw
a very serious mistake, used to describe critical issues.
Differences between similar words and flaw
flaw
,
defect
differences
flaw is used to describe a mistake or imperfection, while defect often refers to a fault in a product or system.
flaw
,
imperfection
differences
Flaw refers to any mistake or imperfection, while imperfection emphasizes the lack of perfection.
Words with the same origin as flaw
The origin of flaw
The word 'flaw' comes from the Old English 'flæw,' meaning a flaw or stain.
Word structure
It has no prefix, the root is 'flaw,' and there is no suffix. Composer: 'flaw.'
Words with the same origin
The root of flaw is 'flaw.' Words with the same root include 'flawed' and 'flawless.'
