aperture
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Simple Meaning
an opening or hole, especially one that lets light into a camera.
When to Use
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Upper Intermediate â fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
âTo take better photos at night, you need to open the aperture wider.â
âThe camera's aperture controls how much light reaches the sensor.â
Learning Path
âśFull Definition
An opening, gap, or hole, usually small and narrow
âan aperture in a wallâ
Related Words
Synonyms:
openingholegap
Antonyms:
closure
Word Family:
apertures