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Church

UK /["/tʃɜːtʃ/"]/US /["/tʃɜːrtʃ/"]/

Definition

a building where Christians go to attend services, pray, etc.

In simple words: A building where people go to worship God.

Examples

  • Every Sunday, I go to church with my family.
  • The church on the corner has beautiful stained glass windows.
  • He volunteers at the church to help with community events.
  • Many people find comfort and peace in their church.
  • The church is hosting a charity event next weekend.

Usage notes

Used in both religious and cultural contexts; appropriate when discussing places of worship. Avoid using it in casual conversations that don't relate to religion.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'chirp' sound that comes from people singing inside the church.

Collocations

  • local
  • parish
  • village
  • build
  • consecrate
  • found
  • building
  • bells
  • clock
  • at a/​the church
  • in a/​the church
  • attend
  • go to
  • attendance
  • service
  • music
  • after church
  • before church
  • at church
  • high
  • low
  • evangelical
  • establish
  • found
  • lead
  • teach
  • authorities
  • elder
  • leader
  • a member of a church
  • high
  • low
  • evangelical
  • establish
  • found
  • lead
  • teach
  • authorities
  • elder
  • leader
  • a member of a church

Synonyms

  • big tent

Antonyms

  • mosque
  • synagogue
  • temple

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'mosque' or 'temple'; they are different places of worship.
  • Using 'church' as a verb incorrectly; it's strictly a noun.
  • Assuming all churches are the same; they can belong to different denominations.