noun · neutral
habitat
/ˈhæbɪtæt/HA·bi·tat
Band 4-5speakingtask2
The natural place where a plant or animal lives.
Examples
“Deforestation destroys the habitat of many species.”
“Wetlands provide a habitat for unique birds and fish.”
“Urban expansion often fragments animal habitats, making survival harder.”
Band 8 sentence
“Protecting habitats is crucial if we want to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem services for future generations.”
Collocations
- natural habitat
- habitat loss
- destroy someone's habitat
Word family
habitats noun (plural)
Common mistakes
many habitats of tigers→many habitats for tigers
a habitat is the home of animal→a habitat is the home of an animal
Say it for a higher band
5place→6home→7+habitat
Synonyms
environment
Easily confused
environment
“The marsh's environment supports many organisms, but the frog's specific habitat is the reeds.”
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