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suburbed

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /səˈbɜːrbɪd/

KK: /səˈbɜːrbɪd/

adjective
Definition

Describing an area that is located on the outskirts of a city, typically residential and less densely populated than the city center.


Example

The suburbed area offered a quiet lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the city.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the new houses in the suburbed area?
Sloth B
Yeah, they look really nice and spacious!
Sloth A
I think living in a suburbed area would be great for families.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's usually quieter and has more parks.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
residential
outlying
peripheral
Antonyms
urban
metropolitan
central
Root Explanation

This word originates from the Latin 'suburbium' (meaning a town or settlement near a larger city).

Memory Tip

Think of a 'town near a larger city' to remember that 'suburbed' refers to areas that are close to urban centers.

Visually Confused Words
surbed
sunburned
subdued
stubbed
snubbed
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