CEFR A2+ · The media

ID

/aɪˈdiː/ 📚 Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)

Synonyms & Antonyms

A document or card that proves who you are, often used to check your age or identity.

Synonyms

identification identity card passport driver's license

Antonyms

anonymity

Translations

ID in your language

🇸🇦

عربي

وثيقة إثبات الهوية.

🇵🇰

اردو

شناختی کارڈ۔

🇮🇳

हिंदी

पहचान पत्र।

🇨🇳

中文

身份证件。

Easy Explanation

ID is a short way to say 'identification'. It's a card like a passport or driver's license. You use it to show who you are.

💡

Memory TipID is short for 'I.D.entity'.

Contextual Examples

You need to show your ID (identity document) to get into the club.

The police officer asked for my ID (identification card) after the accident.

I lost my ID (proof of identity) and couldn't board the plane.

Pronunciation & Context