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pastoral vs rural vs suburban
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pastoraladjective/ˈpæs.tər.əl/ | Meaning relating to peaceful country life, farms and the countryside, often in an idealized way | Goes with pastoral scene | Example The painting shows a pastoral scene of sheep grazing beside a quiet river. |
| ruraladjective/ˈrʊr.əl/ | Meaning connected with the countryside, not with towns or cities | Goes with rural areas | Example Many young people leave rural areas to look for factory jobs in the city. |
| suburbanadjective/səˈbɜːr.bən/ | Meaning in or typical of the areas of houses on the edge of a city | Goes with suburban area | Example Many young families are moving to suburban areas where housing is cheaper. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Kids ride their bikes freely in this quiet neighborhood.