A1noun 1K

City

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsɪti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsɪti/"]/

Meaning of City

a large and important town

In simple words: A large place where many people live and work.

City in a sentence

• I live in a big city with lots of people.
• The city is known for its beautiful parks.
• She traveled to the city to visit her friend.
• The city lights are stunning at night.

How to use City

Use 'city' when referring to urban areas with significant populations. Avoid using in rural contexts. Can be used in both formal and informal speeches.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'city' as a 'sit-tee' where many people gather to engage in activities.

Related words

Collocations with City

• big
• huge
• large
• build
• found
• grow
• flourish
• dweller
• slicker
• boy
• in a/​the city
• outside a/​the city
• the centre/​center of a city
• the heart of a city
• the middle of a city
• big
• huge
• large
• build
• found
• grow
• flourish
• dweller
• slicker
• boy
• in a/​the city
• outside a/​the city
• the centre/​center of a city
• the heart of a city
• the middle of a city
• big
• huge
• large
• build
• found
• grow
• flourish
• dweller
• slicker
• boy
• in a/​the city
• outside a/​the city
• the centre/​center of a city
• the heart of a city
• the middle of a city

Synonyms for City

• metropolis
• urban center
• town
• locale

Opposites of City

• village
• countryside

Common mistakes with City

• Confused with 'town' - a town is smaller than a city.
• Using 'cities' incorrectly in singular contexts.
• Mispronouncing it as 'sit-y' instead of 'si-tee'.

Frequently asked questions about City

What does City mean?

A large place where many people live and work.

What is the definition of City?

a large and important town

How do you use City in a sentence?

I live in a big city with lots of people.

Can you give another example of City?

The city is known for its beautiful parks.

What are synonyms for City?

Common alternatives include metropolis, urban center, town, locale.

What is the opposite of City?

Opposite meanings include village, countryside.

What words go with City?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, large, build, found, grow, flourish, dweller, slicker, boy, in a/​the city, outside a/​the city, the centre/​center of a city, the heart of a city, the middle of a city, big, huge, large, build, found, grow, flourish, dweller, slicker, boy, in a/​the city, outside a/​the city, the centre/​center of a city, the heart of a city, the middle of a city, big, huge, large, build, found, grow, flourish, dweller, slicker, boy, in a/​the city, outside a/​the city, the centre/​center of a city, the heart of a city, the middle of a city.

What are common mistakes when using City?

Confused with 'town' - a town is smaller than a city. Using 'cities' incorrectly in singular contexts. Mispronouncing it as 'sit-y' instead of 'si-tee'.

How do you pronounce City?

US: /["/ˈsɪti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɪti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use City?

Use 'city' when referring to urban areas with significant populations. Avoid using in rural contexts. Can be used in both formal and informal speeches.

What CEFR level is City?

"City" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.