rural
/ˈrʊrəl/The opposite of urban — relating to the countryside rather than a city.
Example: They bought a small farm in a rural part of the country.
B114 words · Intermediate
Common Opposites vocabulary — B1
Everyday opposites vocabulary with wider range — rural, fragile, wealthy and damp — the pairs learners use to describe places, materials and people's circumstances.
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14fragile
/ˈfrædʒəl/Another word for breakable — easily broken, especially glass or china.
Example:
Wrap the vase carefully — it's very fragile.
loose
/lus/The opposite of tight — not fitting closely, with extra room to move.
Example:
These jeans feel too loose around the waist.
shallow
/ˈʃæloʊ/The opposite of deep — not measuring very much from the top to the bottom.
Example:
We swam in the shallow end of the pool.
cheap
/tʃip/The opposite of expensive — costing very little money.
Example:
We found a cheap hotel near the station.
famous
/ˈfeɪməs/The opposite of unknown — known and recognised by a great many people.
Example:
She became famous after winning the competition.
soft
/sɑft/The opposite of rough — smooth and pleasant to touch.
Example:
The kitten's fur was incredibly soft.
gentle
/ˈdʒɛntəl/The opposite of harsh — mild and kind, never causing pain or difficulty.
Example:
She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the baby.
wealthy
/ˈwɛlθi/Another word for rich — used in more formal writing or news reports.
Example:
The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.
damp
/dæmp/The opposite of dry — slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way.
Example:
The towel was still damp from this morning.
tight
/taɪt/The opposite of loose — fitting so closely there is no space to spare.
Example:
The lid was so tight that nobody could get it off.
smooth
/smuð/The opposite of coarse — with a flat even surface and nothing to catch on.
Example:
The stone was worn smooth by two hundred years of hands.
solid
/ˈsɑləd/The opposite of hollow — hard and firm all the way through.
Example:
The door is solid oak and weighs a ton.
stiff
/stɪf/The opposite of flexible — difficult to bend or to move at all.
Example:
The hinge is stiff and needs oil every winter.
