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metropolis vs metropolitan
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| metropolisnoun/məˈtrɑː.pə.lɪs/ | Meaning a very large, busy city, often the most important one in a country or region | Goes with sprawling metropolis | Example He left a quiet village to work in the bustling metropolis. |
| metropolitanadjective/ˌmet.rəˈpɑː.lə.tən/ | Meaning Of a large city and the area around it. | Goes with — | Example Millions of people live in the metropolitan area of Ho Chi Minh City. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Visitors love the bustling at night.