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City

UK /["/ˈsɪti/"]/US /["/ˈsɪti/"]/

Definition

a large and important town

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • metropolis
  • urban center
  • town
  • locale

Antonyms

  • village
  • countryside

Common mistakes

  • 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'.