noun · neutral
residence
UK/ˈrɛzɪdəns/US/ˈrɛzədəns/RES·i·dence
the place where someone lives, especially their official or legal home
Examples
“She listed her permanent residence as Hanoi on the application.”
“Students can live in university residences during their first year.”
“Proof of residence is required to register for local services.”
Band 8 sentence
“Having established permanent residence in the city, she registered for local healthcare and schooling for her children.”
Collocations
- permanent residence
- student residences
- proof of residence
Word family
Common mistakes
I live in residence near the school.→I live in a residence near the school.
She applied for residency last month but still has no house.→She applied for a residence permit last month.
Say it for a higher band
5home→6place to live→7+residence
Synonyms
home
dwelling
Easily confused
residential
“They moved to a residential street close to the school.”
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