public
общественный
for everyone
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public with Russian translation
public usage examples
Эта площадь — общественное место для местных мероприятий.
This square is a public meeting place for local events.
Пожалуйста, пользуйтесь общественными тропинками, чтобы добраться до старых садов.
Please use the public footpaths to reach the old gardens.
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public belongs to the topic "Sightseeing and Landmarks". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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When used adjectivally (e.g., community centre) it means relating to the local group of people or neighbourhood.
They meet at the community centre every week.
Often means relating to society, interactions or welfare rather than simply public access.
They held a social event for new students.
Refers to shared ownership or use by a group or community rather than general public access.
They used the communal kitchen in the building.
Pertains specifically to local government or city authority, not just the general public.
The municipal library is run by the city.
Emphasises availability or lack of restriction; used in many contexts beyond public access.
The park is open all year.
Focuses on ease of access or ability for people (e.g., disabled access), not necessarily public ownership.
The museum is accessible by bus.
Relates to citizens, civic duties or city life; more formal and political than 'public'.
They took part in a civic ceremony at the town hall.
Refers to group action or shared ownership/decision-making; more about the group's nature than general public access.
They run the project as a collective.
Means financed by public (tax) money; focuses on funding source rather than access or community nature.
The museum is publicly funded.
What’s the difference
How is public different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
public meaning: what does it mean?
for everyone
public pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
public is pronounced as /ˈpʌblɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
public definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This square is a public meeting place for local events. Translation: Эта площадь — общественное место для местных мероприятий.
Is public part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, public (общественный) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is public part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, public (общественный) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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