magnets

[mag-nits]

magnets Definition

• 1. an object that produces a magnetic field, used to attract certain metals
• 2. a person or thing that has a powerful attraction

Using magnets: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "magnets" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The magnets on the fridge hold up my shopping list.

• Example

  The magnet in the speaker converts electrical signals into sound waves.

• Example

  She has always been a magnet for attention.

• Example

  The city is a magnet for tourists from all over the world.

magnets Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for magnets

• attractor
• lodestone
• magnetite

Phrases with magnets

• magnetic personality

  a person who has an attractive and charming character that draws people towards them

  Example

  Her magnetic personality made her very popular among her colleagues.

• magnetic north

  the direction that a compass needle points towards, which is towards the North Pole

  Example

  The hikers used a compass to find their way by following the magnetic north.

• magnetic field

  a region around a magnet where the magnetic force is exerted

  Example

  The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.

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Summary: magnets in Brief

A 'magnet' [mag-nits] is an object that produces a magnetic field and attracts certain metals. It can also refer to a person or thing that has a powerful attraction, as in 'She has always been a magnet for attention.' Phrases like 'magnetic personality' describe someone with a charming character that draws people towards them, while 'magnetic north' refers to the direction that a compass needle points towards. 'Magnet' is a common informal term for 'magnet.'