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The library is a public space.
What does Public mean?
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
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Public notices were posted on the board.
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Public services work best when communities use them responsibly.
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What does public mean?
Public means open to everyone.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses public correctly?
The correct sentence uses public in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to public?
Shared is close in meaning to public.
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pub · lik · strongest beat: pub
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WordPublic.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningPublic means open to everyone.
ExampleExample: The library is a public space.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pub · lik
- Strongest beat
- pub
- Ending
- lik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pub.
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Synonyms
Words like Public
sharedUse for resources open to a group.
communityUse when something belongs to everyone in a place.
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Word family
Public word family
Base word
public
adverb
publicly
In a way visible or open to everyone.
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Hint for students
open to everyone.
Common mix-up
Public is not the same as private. Public means open to everyone.
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Read this model sentence: Public notices were posted on the board. Clue words: notices, posted, board. Underline clue words that show honesty, directness, or hidden feelings. Now write one new sentence that shows public without using the word public. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show public?
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