adjective · neutral
renewable
UK/rɪˈnjuːəbl/US/rɪˈnuːəbəl/re·NEW·able
able to be replaced naturally or made again; especially used for energy sources that are not exhausted
Examples
“Solar and wind power are renewable energy sources.”
“Governments invest in renewable technology to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.”
“People often discuss renewable vs non-renewable resources in Task 2 essays.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in renewable technologies is essential if countries want to meet long-term emission targets while supporting economic growth.”
Collocations
- renewable energy
- renewable resources
Word family
Common mistakes
Solar is a renewable energies.→Solar energy is a renewable energy source.
We should use renewables.→We should use renewable energy sources.
Say it for a higher band
5green energy→6sustainable→7+renewable
Synonyms
sustainable
Easily confused
sustainable
“Sustainable farming practices can preserve soil health for future generations.”
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