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Dance Definition, Examples, and Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：move to music (dance)
dance
/dæns/
v., n.
To move your body to music, often in a pattern or rhythm.
move to music
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/muːv tə ˈmjuːzɪk/
v., n.
To move the body rhythmically in response to music, typically following a pattern or steps.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old French 'dancier' (Frankish origin), cognate with German 'tanzen'.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine 'dan' as step and 'ce' as sound: step to sound.
📖 Example
At the wedding, everyone got up to dance to the cheerful pop music.
At the wedding, everyone got up to dance to the cheerful pop music.
🔗 Collocations
dance to music – Move rhythmically to music
dance with someone – Perform dancing steps with a partner
dance a dance – Execute a specific dance
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
stand still (v.) – Remain stationary without movement
sit (v.) – Rest in a seated position
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Old French 'dancier', likely from Frankish *dintjan. Medieval courts popularized formal dances, influencing modern ballroom and social dancing.
Meaning 2：move gracefully (dance)
dance
/dæns/
v., n.
Something moves in a light and graceful way, like it's dancing.
move gracefully
➕
/muːv ˈɡreɪsfəli/
v., n.
To move in a light, graceful, and seemingly rhythmic manner, as if influenced by a hidden music.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The golden leaves dance in the autumn sunlight before falling to the ground.
The golden leaves dance in the autumn sunlight before falling to the ground.
🔗 Collocations
dance in the wind – Move gently with the wind's current
dance in the light – Seem to move playfully under light
dance across – Move quickly and nimbly over a surface
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
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