B2noun 2K

Monument

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmɒnjumənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmɑːnjumənt/"]/

Meaning of Monument

a building, column, statue, etc. built to remind people of a famous person or event

In simple words: A large structure built to remember a person or event.

Monument in a sentence

• The Lincoln Memorial is a famous monument in Washington, D.C.
• The ancient city ruins served as a monument to a once-thriving civilization.
• She visited the war monument to pay her respects to fallen soldiers.
• The new monument was erected to honor the victims of the disaster.
• That towering statue is considered a monument of modern art.
• The lasting impact he had on the company became a monument of his career.

How to use Monument

Used for significant buildings or structures. Commonly found in historical contexts. Not typically used for small or modern structures.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'mono' meaning one — a single important place to remember something.

Related words

Collocations with Monument

• ancient
• historic
• historical
• stand as
• commission
• build
• be
• stand
• as a monument
• monument of
• monument to
• ancient
• historic
• historical
• stand as
• commission
• build
• be
• stand
• as a monument
• monument of
• monument to

Synonyms for Monument

• memorial
• shrine
• statue
• edifice
• landmark

Opposites of Monument

• disrepair
• ruin

Common mistakes with Monument

• Confusing with 'memorial', which refers more specifically to remembering people.
• Using 'monument' for temporary structures, which is incorrect.
• Mispronouncing or misspelling it as 'monumant'.

Frequently asked questions about Monument

What does Monument mean?

A large structure built to remember a person or event.

What is the definition of Monument?

a building, column, statue, etc. built to remind people of a famous person or event

How do you use Monument in a sentence?

The Lincoln Memorial is a famous monument in Washington, D.C.

Can you give another example of Monument?

The ancient city ruins served as a monument to a once-thriving civilization.

What are synonyms for Monument?

Common alternatives include memorial, shrine, statue, edifice, landmark.

What is the opposite of Monument?

Opposite meanings include disrepair, ruin.

What words go with Monument?

It commonly pairs with ancient, historic, historical, stand as, commission, build, be, stand, as a monument, monument of, monument to, ancient, historic, historical, stand as, commission, build, be, stand, as a monument, monument of, monument to.

What are common mistakes when using Monument?

Confusing with 'memorial', which refers more specifically to remembering people. Using 'monument' for temporary structures, which is incorrect. Mispronouncing or misspelling it as 'monumant'.

How do you pronounce Monument?

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

When should I use Monument?

Used for significant buildings or structures. Commonly found in historical contexts. Not typically used for small or modern structures.

What CEFR level is Monument?

"Monument" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.