create
part of speech
verb (create, creates, created, creating)
meaning for a pupil
1) To create is to make something new that did not exist before. tree →
2) To create is to cause something to happen, such as a feeling, a problem or a mess. tree →
sense in the lessons
In art, writing and design lessons, children create pictures, stories, models and games. In science, «create a circuit» or «create a fair test». In everyday life: «create a password», «create an account». Phrases: «create a story», «create a mess», «create problems», «create space».
examples
- We created a poster about saving water. tree →
- She created her own board game with cards and dice. tree →
- Too much noise creates problems in the library. tree →
- Create a strong password that nobody can guess. tree →
- The storm created huge waves. tree →
- Let's create a story together, one sentence each. tree →
- He created a model of a volcano for the science fair. tree →
- Here the Caliph’s arrival created the greatest sensation. tree →
note
Nouns: «creation» (the thing made, or making), «creator» (who makes it), adjective «creative» (good at making new ideas). Online safety: only create accounts with a grown-up's permission. In maths, «create a pattern» or «create a shape» means draw or build one that follows the rule given.
In the corpora
- "Quantitative easing" means the central bank (the country's own bank, in charge of its money) creating new money.
- Wet hair and cold weather do not create cold viruses; colds are commoner in winter mostly because people are indoors close together.
- A promise creates a duty; breaking it just because something more fun came along lets the other person down.
- Colds are caused by viruses caught from other people; being chilly with wet hair doesn't create a virus.
- IN THE beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «create» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.