Hobbies / A2

MODL/ˈmɒdl/

A model is a small copy, or a person who wears clothes in photos: a model of the castle, a fashion model, a model student (well-behaved extra). Copy is wider. Role model is a person you copy. Modal is a grammar word — mix-up. Do not write model when you mean modal, or motel.

Meaning

A small copy of something, or a person who wears clothes in photos.

Examples

• “There is a model of the airport in the visitor centre.”
• “Kids crowded round a model of the new stadium.”
• “She works as a model at weekends and studies in the week.”

Good to know

a model of / a fashion model. Mix-ups: modal (grammar), motel.

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