B1noun formal 5K

Congress

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkɒŋɡres/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/"]/

Meaning of Congress

a large formal meeting or series of meetings where representatives from different groups discuss ideas, make decisions, etc.

In simple words: A group of people who make laws for a country.

Congress in a sentence

• The Congress passed a new law to improve healthcare.
• She attended the environmental Congress to discuss climate change.
• The Congress is divided between two major political parties.
• During the Congress, representatives from various states gathered to share their views.
• Many citizens are skeptical about the decisions made by Congress.
• The international Congress on education will take place next month.

How to use Congress

Used primarily in formal contexts when discussing government or legislation. Less common in casual conversation unless related to politics. Avoid using in informal discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'congress' as a 'congregation' of lawmakers coming together.

Related words

Collocations with Congress

• international
• national
• world
• attend
• address
• convene
• take place
• adopt something
• agree to something
• attendee
• delegate
• participant
• at a/​the congress
• congress on
• Democratic
• Republican
• call
• suspend
• dissolve
• approve something
• authorize something
• enact something
• member
• leader
• in congress
• a member of Congress
• a session of Congress

Synonyms for Congress

• assembly
• legislature
• parliament
• council
• conference

Opposites of Congress

• disband
• dismiss

Common mistakes with Congress

• Confused with 'congressional' which is an adjective.
• Using as a verb; 'congress' is strictly a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Congress

What does Congress mean?

A group of people who make laws for a country.

What is the definition of Congress?

a large formal meeting or series of meetings where representatives from different groups discuss ideas, make decisions, etc.

How do you use Congress in a sentence?

The Congress passed a new law to improve healthcare.

Can you give another example of Congress?

She attended the environmental Congress to discuss climate change.

What are synonyms for Congress?

Common alternatives include assembly, legislature, parliament, council, conference.

What is the opposite of Congress?

Opposite meanings include disband, dismiss.

What words go with Congress?

It commonly pairs with international, national, world, attend, address, convene, take place, adopt something, agree to something, attendee, delegate, participant, at a/​the congress, congress on, Democratic, Republican, call, suspend, dissolve, approve something, authorize something, enact something, member, leader, in congress, a member of Congress, a session of Congress.

What are common mistakes when using Congress?

Confused with 'congressional' which is an adjective. Using as a verb; 'congress' is strictly a noun.

How do you pronounce Congress?

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

Is Congress formal or informal?

"Congress" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Congress?

Used primarily in formal contexts when discussing government or legislation. Less common in casual conversation unless related to politics. Avoid using in informal discussions.

What CEFR level is Congress?

"Congress" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.