control
control
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "control"
IPA: /kənˈtrəʊl/
Syllable Breakdown:
kən: /kən/
/k/ - Voiceless velar stop
/ə/ - Schwa
ˈtrəʊl: /ˈtrəʊl/
/ˈt/ - Voiceless alveolar stop (stressed)
/r/ - Alveolar approximant
/əʊ/ - Open-mid back rounded vowel
/l/ - Lateral liquid
Word Form Variations
Noun:
Singular: control
Plural: controls
Verb:
Base form: control
Past tense: controlled
Past participle: controlled
Present participle: controlling
Adjective:
Singular: controllable
Plural: controllable (unchanged)
Adverb:
Singular: controllably
Plural: controllably (unchanged)
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: The power to influence or direct people or things.
Synonyms: command, authority, dominance, mastery
Antonyms: submission, obedience, helplessness
Verb
Definition: To exercise power or authority over someone or something.
Synonyms: govern, manage, regulate, supervise
Antonyms: release, free, let go
Adjective
Definition: Capable of being controlled or regulated.
Synonyms: manageable, adjustable, governable
Antonyms: uncontrollable, unmanageable, wild
Adverb
Definition: In a controlled or regulated manner.
Synonyms: carefully, deliberately, methodically
Antonyms: carelessly, recklessly, wildly
Examples of Use
Books
"He had complete control over the situation." (From "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald)
"I'm trying to control my anger." (From "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee)
Newspapers
"The government is struggling to control the spread of the virus." (From The New York Times)
"The company is implementing new measures to control costs." (From The Wall Street Journal)
Online Publications
"How to control your anxiety" (From a blog post on Psychology Today)
"The rise of AI and its impact on human control" (From an article on Wired)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The remote control is broken." (From a TV commercial)
"The game is designed to test your reflexes and control." (From a video game review)
"The actor's performance was under the director's strict control." (From a movie review)
General Public Discourse
"I need to get my finances under control." (A common saying)
"The traffic is out of control!" (A common complaint)
"He's completely lost control of his life." (A common observation)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Control
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them." — Maya Angelou
"The greatest power is often simple self-control." — Anonymous
"He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still." — Lao Tzu
"You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside." — Wayne Dyer
"The sign of a great leader is the ability to control both himself and the situation." — Anonymous
"Sometimes letting go is an act of far greater control than holding on." — Anonymous
"The more you seek to control others, the more you reveal your own lack of control." — Anonymous
"Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to control your response to them." — Anonymous
"When you control your thoughts, you control your life." — Anonymous
"You can’t control the wind, but you can adjust your sails." — Anonymous
Etymology
Control comes from the Latin word contrōlāre, which means "to check or examine." It's made up of two parts:
Con-: This part means "together" or "with."
Trōlāre: This part is related to the Latin word trōllus, which means "a troll" or "a small, mischievous creature."
So, originally, "control" meant "to check or examine together with a troll." This might sound strange, but it's thought that trolls were often seen as helpful creatures who could be used to check or verify things.
The word "control" started to be used in English around the 14th century. At first, it meant "to check or verify," especially in accounting. Later, it took on the meaning we know today: "to exercise power or authority over someone or something."
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Control
Common Phrases:
Out of control: Unmanageable, chaotic
To get a grip on oneself: To regain control of one's emotions or behavior
To be in control of the situation: To be in charge and managing things well
To have a controlling personality: To be domineering or overly assertive
Lesser-Known Phrases:
To lose one's bearings: To lose control of oneself
To be at the helm: To be in control of a situation
To have a tight grip on something: To have a firm control over something
Idioms with Synonyms:
To be in the driver's seat: To be in control of a situation
To hold the reins: To be in control of something
To call the shots: To be in charge and make decisions
Note: While "control" is a common word, it's not as frequently used in idioms as some other words. This is likely because "control" is a very direct and straightforward word, and idioms often rely on more figurative language.
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Source Information
Definition of control from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
