public
Public refers to things that are provided for the use of all people or belong to the community rather than a private person. It also describes information or events that are not secret and can be seen or known by anyone.
Exemplos
3 de 5The public park is a great place to walk the dog.
The park that everyone can use is a good place for walking the dog.
The minister made a public statement regarding the new education law.
The official gave a speech to the whole community about the new law.
I really don't like to argue in public.
I do not like to have an argument where other people can see me.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Pub'—it is short for 'Public House', a place where everyone in the community is welcome to meet.
Quiz rápido
He was embarrassed because his phone started ringing loudly in ______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: public
Exemplos
The public park is a great place to walk the dog.
everydayThe park that everyone can use is a good place for walking the dog.
The minister made a public statement regarding the new education law.
formalThe official gave a speech to the whole community about the new law.
I really don't like to argue in public.
informalI do not like to have an argument where other people can see me.
Access to public health data is vital for sociological research.
academicGetting information about the health of the general population is important for study.
The company decided to go public last year.
businessThe business started selling its shares to the general community last year.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
in public
In a place where other people can see or hear you
the general public
All the ordinary people in a country or area
public eye
The state of being famous and watched by the media
Frequentemente confundido com
'Public' is an adjective describing things for everyone, while 'publication' is the noun for a printed book or magazine.
Notas de uso
Use 'public' to describe services provided by the government (like public schools). When used as a noun 'the public', it can take either a singular or plural verb in British English, but usually a singular verb in American English.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'in the public' when they mean 'in public'. Another mistake is using 'public' when they mean 'famous'; use 'well-known' instead for people.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Pub'—it is short for 'Public House', a place where everyone in the community is welcome to meet.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'publicus', which comes from 'populus', meaning 'the people'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, public spaces like squares and parks are the heart of social life where people from all backgrounds mingle.
Quiz rápido
He was embarrassed because his phone started ringing loudly in ______.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: public
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