card · noun C /kɑːd/
card (GREETINGS)
A2 a folded piece of stiff paper with a picture on the front and a message inside, that you send to someone on a special occasion
Dictionary examples:
birthday/get-well cards
It's Steve's birthday on Thursday - I must send him a card.
Learner example:
I got a pretty hat and a birthday card from them. (Key English Test; A2; Japanese)
card (GAME)
A2 one of a set of 52 small rectangular pieces of stiff paper, each with a number and one of four signs printed on it, used in games
Dictionary examples:
After dinner, Ted got out a pack of cards
They play a lot of card games.
Shall we play cards?
Learner example:
Joe, Marie, Martin and Alison came so we played cards. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)
card (INFORMATION)
B1 a small piece of stiff paper or plastic that has information printed on it
Dictionary examples:
a library card
He gave me his business card.
Learner example:
It is important because my student card is in there. (Key English Test; A2; Burmese)
card (COMPUTER)
B1 a part inside a computer which controls how the computer operates
Dictionary example:
a graphics/sound card
Learner example:
Obviously, I complete[d] the configuration with a sound card and the connection by modem to [the] internet, creating a powerful multimedia work station. (First Certificate in English; B2; Italian)
be on the cards
C2 to be likely to happen
Dictionary example:
Do you think marriage is on the cards?
