noun · neutral
residence
UK/ˈrɛzɪdəns/US/ˈrɛzədəns/RES·i·dence
a place where someone lives; the act of living in a place
Examples
“Her permanent residence is in Hanoi.”
“The university offers on-campus residence for students.”
“Proof of residence is required for registration.”
Band 8 sentence
“Applicants must provide proof of residence and a valid identity document to complete the application process.”
Collocations
- permanent residence
- proof of residence
- residence permit
Word family
Common mistakes
resident permit→residence permit
in residence of→in residence / in the residence of
Say it for a higher band
5home→6dwelling→7+residence
Synonyms
home
dwelling
Easily confused
resident vs residence
“The residents complained about noise outside the residence hall.”
residence vs residency
“After completing her medical residency, she returned to her family residence.”
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