adjective · academic
renewable
UK/rɪˈnjuːəbl/US/rɪˈnuːəbl/re·NEW·able
Able to be naturally replenished or replaced; not exhausted by use.
Examples
“Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are key to reducing emissions.”
“Many countries are investing in renewable technologies.”
“We should encourage the use of renewable materials in construction.”
Band 8 sentence
“Transitioning to renewable energy at scale is essential if governments are serious about meeting long‑term climate targets.”
Collocations
- renewable energy
- renewable resources
- renewable technology
Word family
Common mistakes
renewal energy→renewable energy
using 'renewable' with wrong preposition like 'renewable in'→renewable energy
Say it for a higher band
5natural→6recyclable→7+renewable
Synonyms
sustainable
Easily confused
sustainable
“Adopting sustainable farming methods helps preserve soil quality for future generations.”
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In -able / -ible
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