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Library

noun
/ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Meaning

a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes other materials for people to read or borrow.

Example Sentences

She goes to the library every weekend to study.

She spent the afternoon studying in the library.

Example Expressions

library of knowledge

Synonyms

archive, repository, collection, reading room, book collection, information center
Entry 1
archive, repository, collection, reading room
Entry 2
book collection, archive, repository, reading room, information center

Antonyms

bookstore, market, marketplace
Entry 1
bookstore, market
Entry 2
bookstore, marketplace

Collocations

public library, university library, library card, digital library, library staff
Entry 1
public library, university library, library card
Entry 2
public library, digital library, library card, library staff

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