Console

To provide comfort or support to someone who is upset or disappointed, To alleviate the sorrow or grief of someone, To provide comfort or alleviate feelings of sadness or disappointment

Console - Meanings

To provide comfort or support to someone who is upset or disappointed

Example: After failing the exam, his friends consoled him with kind words.

Usage: formal/informalContext: personal relationships, emotional situations

Note: This meaning often involves offering emotional support or sympathy to someone in distress.

To alleviate the sorrow or grief of someone

Example: The community came together to console the family after their loss.

Usage: formalContext: bereavement, condolence

Note: This meaning is commonly used in contexts of mourning or expressing sympathy.

To provide comfort or alleviate feelings of sadness or disappointment

Example: Playing video games helps him console himself after a long day.

Usage: informalContext: personal activities, self-care

Note: In this context, 'console' is often used in a more self-soothing or recreational manner.

Console's synonyms

comfort

To comfort someone is to provide emotional support or consolation.

Example: She tried to comfort her friend after the loss.

Note: Similar to console in providing emotional support, but may have a slightly softer connotation.

soothe

To soothe means to calm or relieve pain or distress.

Example: The music helped to soothe her anxiety.

Note: Similar to console in calming or relieving distress, but may focus more on the action of calming rather than providing direct support.

reassure

To reassure is to say or do something to remove doubts or fears.

Example: He reassured his parents that he would be safe on the trip.

Note: Similar to console in providing comfort, but may focus more on dispelling doubts or fears rather than offering direct emotional support.

solace

Solace refers to comfort in times of sadness or disappointment.

Example: Finding solace in nature, she spent hours by the lake.

Note: Similar to console in providing comfort, but may imply finding comfort in something external rather than through direct support from others.

Console expressions, common phrases

Console someone

To console someone means to comfort or provide emotional support to them in times of distress or sadness.

Example: After the loss, she tried to console her friend with comforting words.

Note: The original word 'console' means a panel or unit that houses electronic controls. However, the phrase 'console someone' refers to providing emotional support.

Game console

A game console is an electronic device used for playing video games. Examples include PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles.

Example: He spends hours playing video games on his new game console.

Note: Here, 'game console' specifically refers to a device used for gaming, different from the original word's general meaning.

Console table

A console table is a narrow and often tall table designed to be placed against a wall, typically used for decorative purposes or to hold items like lamps or vases.

Example: The hallway was decorated with a beautiful antique console table.

Note: In this context, 'console table' refers to a type of furniture, distinct from the original meaning of 'console.'

Console yourself

To console oneself means to find comfort or solace within oneself, often by reflecting on positive aspects or memories.

Example: She tried to console herself by reminding herself of her past achievements.

Note: Similar to 'console someone,' this phrase involves seeking inner comfort, contrasting with the original word's physical object meaning.

Central console

A central console refers to a centralized panel or area where various controls or instruments are located, typically in vehicles or machinery.

Example: The pilot operated the aircraft's controls from the central console.

Note: In this usage, 'central console' denotes a specific location for controls, diverging from the original term's broader definition.

Console commands

Console commands are text-based inputs that allow players to manipulate game settings or access hidden features in video games.

Example: Players can use console commands to modify the game settings.

Note: Here, 'console commands' relate to specific text inputs in gaming, distinct from the original word's primary meaning.

Console log

A console log is a record of system messages, warnings, or errors displayed in a software developer's debugging interface.

Example: The developer checked the console log for error messages while debugging the software.

Note: This term refers to a specific type of log related to software development, differing from the original word's general definition.

Console everyday (slang) expressions

Consoled

Feeling comforted or supported during a difficult time.

Example: John felt consoled by his friends' support after his breakup.

Note: Derived from the original word 'console', carrying a similar meaning but more commonly used in past tense to describe a state of being comforted.

Consolation Prize

A small reward or gesture given to make someone feel better after a disappointment.

Example: I didn't win the contest, but at least I got a consolation prize.

Note: The term 'consolation prize' is often used to refer to a secondary reward or recognition received when the main objective is not achieved.

Consoling

Providing comfort or support to someone in need.

Example: She offered some consoling words to her friend who was feeling down.

Note: Similar to 'consoled', 'consoling' refers to the action of offering comfort or solace to others in distress.

Consoler

Someone who provides comfort or support to others when they are upset or distressed.

Example: As a consoler, she always knows the right words to say in tough situations.

Note: A person who actively takes on the role of providing solace or reassurance to those in need.

Console - Examples

The error message appeared in the console.

You can access the settings in the console.

The console system is used for debugging.

Console grammar

Console - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: console

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): consoles

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): console

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): consoled

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): consoling

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): consoles

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): console

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): console

Syllables, Separation and Stress

console Contains 2 syllables: con • sole

Phonetic transcription: ˈkän-ˌsōl

con sole , ˈkän ˌsōl (The red syllable is stressed)

Console - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

console: ~ 4100 (Common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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