statue meaning

statue means a carved or cast figure of a person or animal.

statue :

figure, sculpture

noun

▪ The statue stood in the park.

▪ The figure stood in the park.

▪ They built a statue of the famous leader.

▪ They built a sculpture of the famous leader.

paraphrasing

▪ sculpture – figure

▪ effigy – figure

▪ monument – sculpture

▪ likeness – figure

statue

Pronunciation

statue [ˈstætʃuː]

The word is pronounced as 'stat-you'. The stress is on the first syllable 'stat'.

Common phrases and grammar about statue

statue - Common meaning

noun
figure, sculpture

Part of Speech Changes for "statue"

▪ statuesque (adjective) – graceful like a statue

▪ statuary (noun) – sculptures collectively

▪ statuary (adjective) – relating to statues

▪ statue-like (adjective) – resembling a statue

Common Expressions with "statue"

▪ bronze statue – a statue made of bronze

▪ marble statue – a statue made of marble

▪ garden statue – a statue placed in a garden

▪ statue garden – a garden with many statues

Important examples of statue in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, statue refers to a sculpture, often found in public places or offices.

▪The museum displayed a new statue.
▪The museum displayed a new sculpture.

Example of a confusing word: statute (a written law)

▪The museum displayed a new statute.
▪The museum displayed a new written law.
"Statue" is a noun that means "a carved or cast figure of a person or animal," typically made from materials like stone or metal. In the sentence "The museum displayed a new statue," the usage is correct as it refers to an art piece. On the other hand, "statute" is a noun meaning "a written law passed by a legislative body." It is not something that can be displayed in a museum as an object of art. The confusion often arises due to their similar pronunciation, but the meanings and contexts differ entirely. Therefore, "statue" is the correct choice here.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

As a noun, statue is used to describe a three-dimensional artistic representation. In grammar questions, it functions as a singular noun.

▪They installed a statue in the lobby.
▪They installed a sculpture in the lobby.

statue

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

garden statue

means 'a decorative sculpture placed in a garden'.

▪The garden statue adds beauty to the area.
▪The garden sculpture adds beauty to the area.

stand still

means 'to remain motionless like a statue'.

▪He stood still during the photo.
▪He remained motionless during the photo.

Differences between similar words and statue

statue

,

sculpture

differences

statue refers to a specific carved or cast figure, while sculpture is a general term for three-dimensional art.

statue
▪They placed a statue in the square.
▪They placed a sculpture in the square.
sculpture
▪The statue depicts the historical figure.
▪The sculpture depicts the historical figure.

statue

,

effigy

differences

sculpture is a broader term for three-dimensional art, while effigy refers specifically to a representation, often of a person.

statue
▪The statue was impressive.
▪Carving refers to the process of making sculptures, while statue is the finished figure.
effigy
▪carving
▪Carving refers to the process of making sculptures, while statue is the finished figure.

Words with the same origin as statue

The origin of statue

The word 'statue' comes from the Latin 'statuere', meaning 'to set or place'.

Word structure

The word is composed of the root 'stat' (to stand) and the suffix 'ue', so 'statue' means 'something that stands'.

Words with the same origin

The root of 'statue' is 'stat' (to stand). Words with the same root include static, stable, statute, and status.

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