Internet — English Vocabulary
20 essential words about internet in the live bank, with meanings and examples. Open any word for its full page.
link /lɪŋk/ noun / verb A2
A word or picture on a web page that you click to go to another page; to connect things.
Example: Click the link to watch the video.
click /klɪk/ verb / noun A2
To press a button on a mouse or tap a screen to choose something.
Example: Click here to start the quiz.
account /əˈkaʊnt/ noun A2
An arrangement with a company or website that lets you use its services, usually with a name and password; also a bank account.
Example: I opened an account on the learning app.
search /sɜːrtʃ/ verb / noun A2
To look for information, especially on the internet or in a computer.
Example: Search for the word in the dictionary app.
photo /ˈfəʊtəʊ/ noun A2
A picture made with a camera or phone.
Example: She posted a photo of the sunset.
emoji /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ noun A2
A small digital picture or face used in messages to show feelings or ideas.
Example: She ended the message with a smiling emoji.
post /pəʊst/ verb / noun A2
To put a message, photo, or video on the internet for others to see; the message itself.
Example: She posted the photo last night.
share /ʃeər/ verb A2
To give part of something to others; online, to send or show content to other people.
Example: She shared the video with her class.
follow /ˈfɒləʊ/ verb A2
On social media, to choose to see someone's future posts; in life, to go behind someone or obey rules.
Example: A million people follow her cooking page.
comment /ˈkɒment/ noun / verb A2
A short written reaction to a post, video, or article; to write such a reaction.
Example: Her comment under the video was funny.
username /ˈjuːzərneɪm/ noun B1
The name a person chooses to use on a website or app, which identifies their account (not always their real name).
Example: His username is TexasRunner92.
avatar /ˈævətɑːr/ noun B1
A picture or character that represents a user online or in a game; originally a god appearing in human form in Hindu stories.
Example: His avatar is a cartoon fox.
notification /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun B1
A message from an app or system that tells you something new happened — a text, an update, a reminder.
Example: A notification popped up on my phone.
settings /ˈsetɪŋz/ noun B1
The controls in an app or device that let you choose how it works — sound, privacy, language, and more; also the place and time where a story happens.
Example: Change the language in settings.
block /blɒk/ verb B1
To stop a person from contacting you or seeing your content online; also a solid piece of material, and a group of city streets.
Example: She blocked the rude account.
delete /dɪˈliːt/ verb B1
To remove something completely — a file, a photo, a message, or text — so it no longer exists in that place.
Example: I deleted the old photos.
profile /ˈprəʊfaɪl/ noun B1
The page on a website or app with a person's photo, information, and posts; also the side view of a face, and a short description of someone.
Example: Her profile has 2,000 followers.
hacker /ˈhækər/ noun B1
A person who breaks into computer systems, often illegally to steal or damage data; in another sense, a clever programmer who builds quick solutions.
Example: A hacker stole the passwords.
spam /spæm/ noun B1
Unwanted messages, especially emails and comments, sent to many people to advertise or cheat; also a brand of canned meat.
Example: My inbox is full of spam.
offline /ˌɒfˈlaɪn/ adjective / adverb B1
Not connected to the internet; also (of a person) not available on a device.
Example: The app works offline on planes.