B1nounscienceeducation
US/ˈfɪz.ɪks/
UK/ˈfɪz.ɪks/
the science of energy, force, light, heat and how things move
In context
I was never good at physics, but I loved chemistry.
The physics teacher used a ball to explain gravity.
She got a scholarship to study physics in Germany.
Words that go with physics
noun + preposition
- laws of physicsNothing can break the laws of physics.
- degree in physicsHe has a degree in physics but works in finance.
noun + noun
- physics teacherOur physics teacher made every experiment fun.
adjective + noun
- quantum physicsQuantum physics is hard for most people to understand.
verb + noun
- study physicsFew girls in her class chose to study physics.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Physics are my favorite subject.Correct: Physics is my favorite subject.