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Word: Living Accommodations

Definition: "Living accommodations" refers to places where people live, such as houses, apartments, or dormitories. It describes the structures or arrangements that provide shelter and basic living necessities.

Usage Instructions

• Use "living accommodations" when talking about where someone resides.
• It is often used in formal contexts, such as in discussions about housing, travel, or student life.

Example

• "The university offers various living accommodations for students, including dormitories and shared apartments."

Advanced Usage

• In more complex sentences, you might say: "The city is working to improve living accommodations for low-income families to ensure everyone has access to safe and affordable housing."

Word Variants

• "Accommodate" (verb): To provide space for someone or something.
• "Accommodation" (noun): A single instance of housing or a place to stay (can also refer to adjustments made for someone’s needs).

Different Meaning

• "Accommodation" can also refer to the act of adjusting or adapting to meet someone’s needs. For example, "The school made accommodations for students with disabilities."

Synonyms

• Housing
• Shelter
• Lodging
• Residence
• Quarters

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

• "Home away from home": A place where someone feels comfortable and at ease, even though it is not their permanent home. Example: "The hotel was like a home away from home."

Academic

Noun

1. structures collectively in which people are housed

Synonyms

• housing
• lodging