Pollution is a major threat to the environment.
Pollution is a major threat to the environment.
English
environment
ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt, -mɪnt, ənˈ-, ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt, ɪnˈvaɪɚ(n)mənt, ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt
Meaning: the natural world; surroundings
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Example sentences
We should do more to protect the environment from pollution.
We should do more to protect the environment from pollution.
Taking care of the environment is everyone's responsibility.
Taking care of the environment is everyone's responsibility.
Pollution causes significant harm to the environment.
Pollution causes significant harm to the environment.
We need to make fundamental changes to the way we treat our environment.
We need to make fundamental changes to the way we treat our environment.
Usage Notes
Refers to the natural world as a whole or a specific setting in which someone lives or works.
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