verb phrase · neutral
spend time outdoors
UK/spɛnd taɪm ˈaʊtˌdɔːz/US/spɛnd taɪm ˈaʊtˌdɔrz/spend time OUT·doors
to be outside in natural surroundings for leisure or relaxation
Examples
“On weekends we like to spend time outdoors, especially in nearby parks.”
“Parents often encourage children to spend time outdoors rather than sitting inside all day.”
“Spending time outdoors can improve both physical and mental health.”
Band 8 sentence
“To balance long hours studying, I make a point of spending time outdoors every day, even if it's just a short walk.”
Collocations
- spend time outdoors hiking or having a picnic
- encourage children to spend time outdoors
Word family
Common mistakes
spend time on outside→spend time outdoors
spend the time outdoors→spend time outdoors
Say it for a higher band
5go outside→6spend time outside→7+spend time outdoors
Synonyms
be outside
Easily confused
go camping
“We went camping last summer and slept in tents by the lake.”
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