feature

UK /ˈfiː.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ US /ˈfi.t͡ʃɚ/
noun 5verb 5

Collocations

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1

(noun.) important part of sth

ADJ

basic, central, essential, important, key, main, major, significant

conspicuous, distinctive, distinguishing, dominant, notable, noteworthy, noticeable, predominant, prominent

The most prominent feature of the new shopping center is its glass dome roof.

outstanding, remarkable, striking | attractive, endearing, eye-catching | interesting, special, unusual

salient

The most salient feature of the smartphone is its large touchscreen display.

useful | characteristic, typical | unique

common

One common feature of successful students is that they study regularly every day.

permanent, regular

Weekly team meetings have become a permanent feature of our workplace routine.

recurring

Arguing about money was a recurring feature of their relationship.

redeeming

The apartment was small, but its only redeeming feature was the large sunny balcony.

original

The old film theater still has many of its original features from the 1920s.

built-in | additional | constructional, design, physical, structural

energy-saving, safety

The new smartphone includes several energy-saving features that help the battery last longer.

VERB + FEATURE

have

The new smartphone has several impressive features that make it stand out from competitors.

retain | point out

FEATURE + VERB

distinguish sth

The curved roof is the main feature that distinguishes this building from all the others.

characterize sth

The bright red color that characterizes this bird species makes it easy to spot in the forest.

include sth

The new smartphone's main features include a better camera and longer battery life.

2

(noun.) features: sb's face

ADJ

handsome | delicate, fine

rugged

Her rugged features and weathered face told the story of years spent working outdoors.

chiselled

The actor had sharp, chiselled features that made him instantly recognizable on screen.

aquiline, hawk-like | facial

VERB + FEATURE

have

Many successful actors have distinctive features that make them easy to recognize on screen.

PREP

with ~

The actor was known for his distinctive features with sharp cheekbones and piercing blue eyes.

3

(noun.) newspaper article/television item

ADJ

big, major, special

regular

Every Sunday, the newspaper includes a regular feature about local community events.

in-depth

VERB + FEATURE

do, have, publish, run

The magazine ran an interesting feature about young entrepreneurs starting their own businesses.

FEATURE + NOUN

writer

PREP

~ on

The magazine published an interesting feature on sustainable fashion last month.

4

(verb.) include sth as an important part

ADV

regularly

The local news regularly features stories about community events and local heroes.

rarely

PHRASES

be featured in/on sth

The new restaurant was featured on the local news last week.

5

(verb.) have a part in sth

ADV

heavily, highly, largely, prominently, significantly, strongly

Environmental concerns feature prominently in this year's election campaign.

PREP

in

Jazz music has featured prominently in American culture for over a hundred years.

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