Simple meaning
What does Public mean?
Public means open to everyone.
Dictionary definition
Open to all people in a community, not private to one person or group.
Example sentences
Public in a sentence
easy
The library is a public space.
medium
Public notices were posted on the board.
hard
Public services work best when communities use them responsibly.
Synonyms
Words like Public
sharedUse for resources open to a group.
communityUse when something belongs to everyone in a place.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Public word family
Base word
public
adverb
publicly
In a way visible or open to everyone.
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Practice 1
What does public mean?
Public places and services are available to the wider community.
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