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Library

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈlaɪbrəri//ˈlaɪbri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈlaɪbreri/"]/

Meaning of Library

a building in which collections of books, newspapers, etc. and sometimes films and recorded music are kept for people to read, study or borrow

In simple words: A place where you can borrow books and read.

Library in a sentence

• I went to the library to borrow some books.
• The library is a quiet place where you can study.
• She works in a public library that has many resources.
• The library opens at 9 AM every day.
• You can find a variety of subjects in the library.

How to use Library

Used in both spoken and written English to refer to a building or space with books available for public use. Suitable for formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in casual slang.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'librarian' in a 'library' quietly organizing books.

Related words

Collocations with Library

• large
• small
• excellent
• have
• go to
• use
• have something
• hold something
• book
• record
• shelf
• at a/​the library
• in a/​the library
• large
• small
• excellent
• have
• go to
• use
• have something
• hold something
• book
• record
• shelf
• at a/​the library
• in a/​the library
• considerable
• extensive
• huge
• have
• possess
• amass
• library of
• considerable
• extensive
• huge
• have
• possess
• amass
• library of

Synonyms for Library

• bookstore
• reading room
• repository
• media center

Opposites of Library

• cafe
• gym
• workshop

Common mistakes with Library

• Confused with 'bookstore' - a bookstore sells books, while a library lends them.
• Using 'library' as a verb, which is incorrect in English.
• Mispronunciation, often misplacing the stress on the syllables.

Frequently asked questions about Library

What does Library mean?

A place where you can borrow books and read.

What is the definition of Library?

a building in which collections of books, newspapers, etc. and sometimes films and recorded music are kept for people to read, study or borrow

How do you use Library in a sentence?

I went to the library to borrow some books.

Can you give another example of Library?

The library is a quiet place where you can study.

What are synonyms for Library?

Common alternatives include bookstore, reading room, repository, media center.

What is the opposite of Library?

Opposite meanings include cafe, gym, workshop.

What words go with Library?

It commonly pairs with large, small, excellent, have, go to, use, have something, hold something, book, record, shelf, at a/​the library, in a/​the library, large, small, excellent, have, go to, use, have something, hold something, book, record, shelf, at a/​the library, in a/​the library, considerable, extensive, huge, have, possess, amass, library of, considerable, extensive, huge, have, possess, amass, library of.

What are common mistakes when using Library?

Confused with 'bookstore' - a bookstore sells books, while a library lends them. Using 'library' as a verb, which is incorrect in English. Mispronunciation, often misplacing the stress on the syllables.

How do you pronounce Library?

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

When should I use Library?

Used in both spoken and written English to refer to a building or space with books available for public use. Suitable for formal and informal contexts. Avoid using in casual slang.

What CEFR level is Library?

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