environment
/ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/
surroundings
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The natural world, especially as affected by human activity.
"Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations."
- 2.
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
"He grew up in a very supportive family environment."
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It's important to recycle and reduce waste to protect our planet's environment.
It's important to recycle and reduce waste to protect our planet's environment.
The company aims to create a positive work environment for its employees.
The company aims to create a positive work environment for its employees.
Changes in the environment can have a significant impact on wildlife.
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Frequently asked about environment
How do you pronounce environment?
environment is pronounced [/ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does environment mean?
environment means "surroundings". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is environment?
environment is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "It's important to recycle and reduce waste to protect our planet's environment." — used to mean "surroundings".
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