noun · neutral
legacy
/ˈlɛɡəsi/LEG·a·cy
something handed down from the past or the long-term effects and benefits of an event or action
Examples
“The Olympic Games left a lasting legacy of improved transport infrastructure.”
“Part of the charity's legacy is the network of local volunteers it trained.”
“Governments often debate whether hosting major events creates a positive legacy.”
Band 8 sentence
“A well-planned tournament can generate a social and economic legacy that benefits the host city for decades.”
Collocations
- lasting legacy
- positive legacy
- leave a legacy
Word family
Common mistakes
use 'result' instead: the result of the Games→the legacy of the Games
omit article: left legacy→left a legacy / left the legacy
Say it for a higher band
5result→6impact→7+legacy
Synonyms
aftereffect
Easily confused
impact
“The policy had a significant impact on local businesses.”
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