city — a large town with many people, buildings, and businesses
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large town with many people, buildings, and businesses
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪti/
Korean meaning: 많은 사람과 건물, 상업시설이 있는 큰 도시
Korean pronunciation: **시**티
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks our apartment is the entire city.
- The city never sleeps, but I definitely do.
- She moved to the city to pursue her dreams.
city
NOUN//ˈsɪti//
a large town with many people, buildings, and businesses
💡 Concept
The city skyline glows as commuters rush across busy streets at sunset.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈsɪti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɪti/
🌳Etymology
Rootcit-
Suffix--y
Origin
고대 프랑스어 'cité'에서 유래되어 '시민들이 모여 사는 곳'을 의미했습니다. 라틴어 'civitas'(시민권, 시민사회)에서 파생된 단어로, 문명화된 공동체를 나타냈어요.
🎵Rhyme
prettywittypitycommittee
pretty
witty
pity
committee
🔗Collocations
big city
city center
city hall
inner city
city life
modern city
city limits
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks our apartment is the entire city.”
😄 Fun example
“The city never sleeps, but I definitely do.”
“She moved to the city to pursue her dreams.”
“The city offers many cultural activities and events.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
metropolistownmunicipalityurban area
Antonyms
countrysidevillagerural area
Related
citizenurbandowntownsuburbpopulation
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