Word
walls
Phoneticswalls
US/ˈwɔɫz/
UK/wˈɔːlz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. more than one wall; the solid sides of a room, building, or garden.
n. the plural of 'wall', denoting vertical structures that enclose or divide an area.
Examples
“The walls of the living room are painted light blue.”
“The ancient city was protected by thick stone walls that had stood for over five hundred years.”
“Architects often use load-bearing walls to support the weight of the upper floors, while non-structural partitions allow for more flexible interior layouts.”
Examples
simple
“The walls of the living room are painted light blue.”
contextual
“The ancient city was protected by thick stone walls that had stood for over five hundred years.”
complex
“Architects often use load-bearing walls to support the weight of the upper floors, while non-structural partitions allow for more flexible interior layouts.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to the general structure of a room or the boundaries of a city.
Synonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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