noun · academic
infrastructure
UK/ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃə(r)/US/ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/IN·fra·struc·ture
The basic physical systems and structures (roads, sewers, power, public transport) needed for a city or area to function.
Examples
“The city's aging infrastructure causes frequent power cuts and traffic problems.”
“Investing in infrastructure is essential for economic growth in rural regions.”
“Poor infrastructure makes it harder for people to access healthcare and education.”
Band 8 sentence
“A coherent infrastructure strategy — combining improved public transport, reliable utilities and safe roads — is crucial to attract businesses back to the city centre.”
Collocations
- public infrastructure
- infrastructure investment
- upgrade the infrastructure
Word family
Common mistakes
There are many infrastructures in my town.→There is limited infrastructure in my town.
My hometown has bad infrastructures.→My hometown has poor infrastructure.
Say it for a higher band
5buildings→6facilities→7+infrastructure
Synonyms
facilities
Easily confused
facilities
“The new sports facilities attract many young people to the area.”
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