public
/ˈpʌblɪk/
public
📚 Meanings
- 1.
the general body of people; the populace.
"The park is open to the public."
- 1.
of or concerning the people as a whole.
"The park is open to the public."
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The new park is open to the public every day.
The new park is open to the public every day.
The mayor promised to listen to the public's concerns.
The mayor promised to listen to the public's concerns.
The general public knows little about the new policy.
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How do you pronounce public?
public is pronounced [/ˈpʌblɪk/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does public mean?
public means "public". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is public?
public is a Elementary-level word.
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Example: "The new park is open to the public every day." — used to mean "public".
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