theme meaning
theme :
subject, main idea
noun
▪ The theme of the story is friendship.
▪ The main idea of the story is friendship.
▪ The wedding had a romantic theme.
▪ The wedding had a romantic subject.
paraphrasing
▪ topic – subject
▪ motif – main idea
▪ subject – topic or main idea
▪ idea – main thought or concept
Pronunciation
theme [θiːm]
The word 'theme' is pronounced as 'theem'.
Common phrases and grammar about theme
theme - Common meaning
noun
subject, main idea
Part of Speech Changes for "theme"
▪ thematic (adjective) – related to the theme
▪ thematically (adverb) – in a way related to the theme
Common Expressions with "theme"
▪ choose a theme – to select the main subject
▪ change the theme – to alter the main subject
▪ select a theme – to pick the main subject
▪ discuss the theme – to talk about the main subject
Important examples of theme in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, theme is used to refer to the main subject or idea of a presentation or event.
Example of a confusing word: topic (specific subject)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, 'theme' acts as a noun and can be pluralized. Questions may test for singular/plural or proper use in sentences.
theme
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
on the theme of
means 'related to a specific subject or idea'.
theme park
a park based on a specific subject or idea.
Differences between similar words and theme
theme
,
topic
differences
theme refers to the main idea, while topic is the subject being discussed.
theme
,
subject
differences
theme is the main idea, while subject is the specific area or matter being addressed.
Words with the same origin as theme
The origin of theme
The word 'theme' comes from the Greek 'thema', meaning 'subject' or 'proposition'.
Word structure
It has the root 'thema' from Greek, without a clear prefix or suffix in modern usage.
Words with the same origin
The root of theme is 'thema'. Influential words with the same root include 'thematic', 'theatre', and 'theology'.
