robot
0 antonyms and opposites of robot, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A machine, often shaped like a person, built to move and perform tasks on its own or under programmed control.
How to use robot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Czech robota, meaning "forced labor," popularized by the 1920 play R.U.R. by Karel Čapek.
Full origin of robot →Frequently asked questions
What does “robot” mean?
The word “robot” means a machine, often shaped like a person, built to move and perform tasks on its own or under programmed control. In plain terms, a machine (or program) that does tasks automatically, sometimes shaped like a person.
How do you pronounce “robot”?
“Robot” is pronounced ROH-bot (/ˈɹəʊ̯.bɒt/ in IPA).
How do you use “robot” in a sentence?
Here is “robot” used in a sentence: “The factory installed robots to weld car parts on the assembly line.”
What is another word for “robot”?
Words with a similar meaning to “robot” include bot, robo and clanker.
What part of speech is “robot”?
“Robot” is a noun.
Where does the word “robot” come from?
The word “robot” dates back to around 1920. From Czech robota, meaning "forced labor," popularized by the 1920 play R.U.R. by Karel Čapek.
Is “robot” a common word?
“Robot” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “robot” have?
“Robot” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine, often shaped like a person, built to move and perform tasks on its own or under programmed control.
What is the difference between a "robot" and a "bot"?
"Bot" is a shortened form of "robot" but usually refers to a piece of software that automatically carries out tasks online, such as crawling web pages or replying to messages. "Robot" more often means a physical machine built to move and perform tasks. In everyday tech use, "bot" is digital and "robot" is physical.
What is the difference between a "robot" and an "android"?
A "robot" is any machine built to perform tasks, whatever its shape. An "android" is specifically a robot designed to look and behave like a human. All androids are robots, but most robots are not androids.
What is the difference between a "robot" and a "cyborg"?
A "robot" is entirely a machine. A "cyborg" is a being that is part biological and part machine, such as a living creature with mechanical parts. The key difference is that a cyborg has a living component.
What is the difference between a "robot" and a "drone"?
A "drone" usually refers to an aircraft or vehicle that is flown remotely or operates autonomously, making it one specific kind of robot. "Robot" is the broader term for any task-performing machine, whether it walks, rolls, or stays in one place.