A1 Collocation Neutral

big city

A large urban area.

Meaning

A major urban area with a large population.

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Cultural Background

The 'big city' often implies New York or LA. Often refers to London.

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Use 'a'

Always use 'a' before 'big city' when it is singular.

Meaning

A major urban area with a large population.

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Use 'a'

Always use 'a' before 'big city' when it is singular.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

I want to move to a ____ city.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: big

'Big city' is the standard collocation.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

I want to move to a ____ city.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: big

'Big city' is the standard collocation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is neutral.

Related Phrases

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Small town

contrast

A rural area

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