B2
outskirts vs suburb
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| outskirtsnoun/ˈaʊt.skɜːrts/ | Meaning the areas at the edge of a town or city, far from the center | Goes with outskirts of | Example Rents are much cheaper on the outskirts of Hanoi, so we moved out last year. |
| suburbnoun/ˈsʌb.ɜːrb/ | Meaning an area where people live on the edge of a city, away from the center | Goes with in the suburbs | Example More young families are moving to the suburbs because flats in the center are too expensive. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Bus services in the outer are still poor.