A2noun 1K

Environment

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

Meaning of Environment

the natural world in which people, animals and plants live

In simple words: The natural world around us, including land, water, and air.

Environment in a sentence

• We must protect the environment to ensure a healthy future for our planet.
• The environment of the rainforest is home to many unique species.
• Living in a polluted environment can have negative effects on health.
• Government policies are crucial for improving the urban environment.
• Everyone has a role in taking care of the environment we live in.

How to use Environment

Used in discussions about nature, ecology, or pollution. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'envy' plus 'roment' — imagine being jealous of a clean environment.

Related words

Collocations with Environment

• natural
• global
• world
• preserve
• protect
• safeguard
• agency
• committee
• department
• in the environment
• conservation of the environment
• protection of the environment
• damage to the environment
• immediate
• external
• alien
• create
• foster
• provide
• in an/​the environment
• environment for
• environment of
• an environment conducive to something
• today’s environment

Synonyms for Environment

• surroundings
• ecosystem
• locale
• habitat
• milieu

Opposites of Environment

• pollution
• destruction
• deterioration

Common mistakes with Environment

• Confused with 'environmental' which is an adjective.
• Thinking it only refers to physical places and not social environments.
• Using in singular form only; can refer to multiple environments.

Frequently asked questions about Environment

What does Environment mean?

The natural world around us, including land, water, and air.

What is the definition of Environment?

the natural world in which people, animals and plants live

How do you use Environment in a sentence?

We must protect the environment to ensure a healthy future for our planet.

Can you give another example of Environment?

The environment of the rainforest is home to many unique species.

What are synonyms for Environment?

Common alternatives include surroundings, ecosystem, locale, habitat, milieu.

What is the opposite of Environment?

Opposite meanings include pollution, destruction, deterioration.

What words go with Environment?

It commonly pairs with natural, global, world, preserve, protect, safeguard, agency, committee, department, in the environment, conservation of the environment, protection of the environment, damage to the environment, immediate, external, alien, create, foster, provide, in an/​the environment, environment for, environment of, an environment conducive to something, today’s environment.

What are common mistakes when using Environment?

Confused with 'environmental' which is an adjective. Thinking it only refers to physical places and not social environments. Using in singular form only; can refer to multiple environments.

How do you pronounce Environment?

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

When should I use Environment?

Used in discussions about nature, ecology, or pollution. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Environment?

"Environment" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.