Meaning & use
corded electric
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Meaning
adjectivebefore a noun
powered by electricity through a cord that plugs into a socket, not by a battery.
Grammar: Used before a noun: a corded electric drill. Not usually used after 'be'.
Patterns
- corded electric tool
- corded electric mower
- corded electric appliance
He prefers a corded electric drill because it never runs out of power.
Corded electric lawnmowers are usually lighter than petrol ones.
The store sells both corded electric and battery-powered vacuums.
Common combinations
- corded electric drill
- A corded electric drill is powerful but you need an outlet nearby.
- corded electric mower
- She bought a corded electric mower for her small garden.
- corded electric screwdriver
- For big jobs, a corded electric screwdriver works better.
- corded electric vacuum
- Corded electric vacuums often have stronger suction than cordless ones.
Synonyms and how they differ
- mains-powered
- More common in British English and means the same: powered by the mains electricity supply.
- plug-in
- Informal and general; it can also describe software or other things, while 'corded electric' is only for tools and appliances.
Opposites
Commonly confused: corded electric or cordless?
corded electric vs cordless
'Cordless' means it works without a cord, usually with a battery; 'corded electric' means it has a cord and must be plugged in.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'corded electric' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Corded electric' is used before a noun to describe a tool or appliance that plugs in; it is not a noun or verb, and it does not mean battery-powered.
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