noun · neutral
transport
UK/ˈtræn.spɔːt/US/ˈtræn.spɔrt/TRANS·port
systems or means of carrying people or goods from one place to another
Examples
“Improving public transport would make it easier for people to commute without a car.”
“Many rural areas lack adequate transport links to the nearest city.”
“Students often rely on cheap transport options like buses or bikes.”
Band 8 sentence
“If local councils prioritise investment in public transport, they can significantly cut emissions and ease commuting.”
Collocations
- public transport
- transport network
- transport policy
Word family
Common mistakes
I usually take transport to work.→I usually take public transport to work.
There are many transports in the city.→There is a lot of transport in the city.
Say it for a higher band
5car→6transportation→7+transport
Synonyms
transportation
Easily confused
transportation
“The city's transportation system needs major investment.”
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