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archive

archive

Meaning of archive

a place or system where records are stored

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British English/ˈɑːkaɪv/
American English/ˈɑrkaɪv/
Russian transcription[ɐrˈxʲif]
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archive with Russian translation

archive usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Архив хранит документы прошлого века.

The archive stores records from the last century.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы нашли письмо в архиве.

We found the letter in the archive.

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archive belongs to the topic "Documents and Paperwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

archiveархив
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

archive synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between archive / repository / archives / filing cabinet

A
🇬🇧English
archive

архив — a place or system where records are stored

B1Often

The archive stores records from the last century.

Архив хранит документы прошлого века.

A
🇬🇧English
archive

the same word as the headword; a place or system where records are stored

B1Very Often

The letters were placed in the archive.

Письма были помещены в архив.

R
🇬🇧English
repository

a place where things are kept, especially data, files, or objects; broader than archive

B1Often

The research papers are stored in a digital repository.

Исследовательские работы хранятся в цифровом хранилище.

A
🇬🇧English
archives

plural form usually meaning the archive materials or the archive department/institution

B1Often

The archives contain letters from the 19th century.

В архивах хранятся письма XIX века.

F
🇬🇧English
filing cabinet

a piece of office furniture used to store papers; smaller and more physical than an archive

B1Very Often

The contracts are in the filing cabinet.

Контракты лежат в шкафу для документов.

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How to pronounce archive and what this word means

archive translation: архив. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce archive

/ˈɑːkaɪv/

archive translation

архив

archive examples

The archive stores records from the last century.

archive transcription

/ˈɑːkaɪv/, /ˈɑrkaɪv/

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archive meaning: what does it mean?

a place or system where records are stored

archive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

archive is pronounced as /ˈɑːkaɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

archive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The archive stores records from the last century. Translation: Архив хранит документы прошлого века.

Is archive part of Documents and Paperwork vocabulary?

Yes, archive (архив) can be learned in the Documents and Paperwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is archive part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, archive (архив) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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