- pronunciation:
- ihn
vaI
rn
mnt
[or]
ihn
vaI
rn
mnt
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the objects and conditions that exist in a place and influence how people feel and develop.
A safe environment is important for the proper development of a child.Problems with the boss create a bad work environment.- synonyms:
- setting
- similar words:
- atmosphere, background, climate, element, situation
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| definition 2: |
everything that surrounds living things and affects growth and health; the natural world.
Pollution harms the environment. |
| related words: |
nature |
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| derivations: |
environmental (adj.), environmentally (adv.) |
Word Builder: environment +