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City
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Simple meaning
What does City mean?
A city is a large place where many people live.
Dictionary definition
a large town where many people live and work.
Example sentences
City in a sentence
easy
The city has tall buildings and busy streets.
medium
Our class studied how a city provides parks, schools, and public services.
hard
The article compared city life with rural life to show how communities can be different.
Synonyms
Words like City
townA place where people live, often smaller than a city.
metropolisA very large and important city.
Antonyms
Opposite words
villageA much smaller community than a city.
countrysideAn area with farms, fields, or open land instead of a city.
Word family
City word family
Base word
city
noun
city
Base form.
noun
cities
More than one city.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does city mean?
A city is a large community with many people, buildings, and services.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to city?
Town is related to city, though a town is often smaller.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses city correctly?
A city is a large place where many people live.
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