noun · formal
automobile
/ˈɔːtəməbiːl/AU·to·mo·bile
Band 5-6speakingtask2
a car; a motor vehicle used for carrying people
Examples
“The rise of the automobile changed urban planning in the 20th century.”
“Many countries impose taxes on imported automobiles.”
“Automobile safety standards have improved dramatically over recent decades.”
Band 8 sentence
“The expansion of the automobile sector has significant implications for urban congestion and environmental policy.”
Collocations
- automobile industry
- automobile manufacturer
Word family
automobile nounautomotive adjective
Common mistakes
automotive (as a noun)→automobile
auto mobile→automobile
Say it for a higher band
5car→6auto→7+automobile
Synonyms
car
Easily confused
car
“Owning a car is often more convenient for families living outside the city.”
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