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libraries

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɫaɪbɹɛˌɹiz// UK //lˈaɪbɹəɹiz// li·braries

n. buildings or rooms where you can find books, movies, and information to use or borrow. They are quiet places for people to study and learn.

n. buildings, rooms, or digital collections containing books, periodicals, and other materials for reading, viewing, or borrowing. Often serves as a public or institutional resource for research and community study.


SIMPLE

The city has many public libraries for everyone to use.

CONTEXTUAL

Students often spend their weekends in university libraries to prepare for their final exams in a quiet environment.

COMPLEX

Modern libraries have evolved from simple book repositories into multifaceted community hubs that provide digital literacy training, high-speed internet access, and specialized archival services to the public.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'library'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before adding the suffix.

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