context

broad, general, larger, overall, wider

To understand why she quit her job, you need to know the broader context of her family situation.

narrow

immediate

The joke didn't make sense without understanding the immediate context of their conversation.

correct, proper, real, right

appropriate, realistic, relevant

Learning new vocabulary is easier when you study words in a relevant context.

certain, given, particular, specific

In a particular context, the same word can have completely different meanings.

original

changed, changing, different, new, novel

meaningful

Learning vocabulary becomes easier when you study words in a meaningful context.

neutral

contemporary, modern

everyday, normal

global, international, local, national, regional

human

Studying language requires understanding the human context in which words are actually spoken.

communicative, conversational

experimental, practical, theoretical

classroom, school

business, commercial, cultural, economic, educational, fictional, geographical, historical, legal, literary, political, religious, social

Christian, Islamic, etc.

African, Asian, etc.

offer (sb), provide (sb with)

The museum's detailed labels offered visitors helpful context for understanding each ancient artifact.

place sth in, put sth into, set sth in

To understand her decision, you need to place it in the context of her difficult childhood.

consider/examine/look at/see/understand/view sth in

To understand why she was upset, we need to look at the situation in context.

quote sth out of, take sth out of

When journalists took his comments out of context, the politician's message was completely misunderstood.

in (a/the) ~

When you study history, you need to understand events in their proper context.

within a/the ~

His angry behavior made more sense when we understood it within the context of his difficult childhood.

~ for

The classroom provided a safe context for students to practice speaking English.

a range/variety of contexts