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Tower

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtaʊə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtaʊər/"]/

Meaning of Tower

a tall narrow building or part of a building, especially of a church or castle

In simple words: A tall building or structure.

Tower in a sentence

• The tower is the tallest building in the city.
• We climbed the old clock tower to see the view.
• He built a sand tower at the beach.
• The chess player placed a tower on the board as a strategy.
• Looking from the tower, you can see the entire landscape.

How to use Tower

Use 'tower' in contexts discussing buildings, skyscrapers, or structures. It's neutral, suitable for both formal and informal conversations, but avoid using it in very casual settings where simpler terms are more common.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a tall 'tower' that 'powers' up to the sky.

Related words

Collocations with Tower

• high
• high-rise
• lofty
• collapse
• fall
• stand
• block

Synonyms for Tower

• structure
• skyscraper
• monument
• spire
• edifice

Opposites of Tower

• ground
• plain

Common mistakes with Tower

• Confusing 'tower' with 'towering' (the verb form).
• Using 'towers' incorrectly as a singular noun.
• Failing to recognize 'tower' can refer to both buildings and structures.

Frequently asked questions about Tower

What does Tower mean?

A tall building or structure.

What is the definition of Tower?

a tall narrow building or part of a building, especially of a church or castle

How do you use Tower in a sentence?

The tower is the tallest building in the city.

Can you give another example of Tower?

We climbed the old clock tower to see the view.

What are synonyms for Tower?

Common alternatives include structure, skyscraper, monument, spire, edifice.

What is the opposite of Tower?

Opposite meanings include ground, plain.

What words go with Tower?

It commonly pairs with high, high-rise, lofty, collapse, fall, stand, block.

What are common mistakes when using Tower?

Confusing 'tower' with 'towering' (the verb form). Using 'towers' incorrectly as a singular noun. Failing to recognize 'tower' can refer to both buildings and structures.

How do you pronounce Tower?

US: /["/ˈtaʊər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtaʊə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tower?

Use 'tower' in contexts discussing buildings, skyscrapers, or structures. It's neutral, suitable for both formal and informal conversations, but avoid using it in very casual settings where simpler terms are more common.

What CEFR level is Tower?

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