noun · academic
environment
/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/en·VI·ron·ment
the natural world or surroundings in which people, animals, and plants live
Examples
“Protecting the environment is a global priority.”
“A healthy work environment improves employee productivity.”
“Pollution has long-term effects on the marine environment.”
Band 8 sentence
“Mitigating climate change will require systemic shifts in energy, transport and agricultural systems to protect the environment.”
Collocations
- protect the environment
- environmental policy
- work environment
Word family
Common mistakes
enviroment→environment
the environment is important for us→the environment is important to us / for us
many environment problems→many environmental problems / many problems in the environment
Say it for a higher band
5place→6surroundings→7+environment
Synonyms
surroundings
habitat
Easily confused
surroundings
“She felt comfortable in her familiar surroundings.”
habitat
“Deforestation has destroyed many animals' natural habitat.”
Related words
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In -ment
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