Words / A2

SENTR-uh-l/ˈsentrəl/

Central means in the middle, or most important: central London, a central idea, central heating (British). Centre is the noun (city centre). Middle is a simpler cousin for place. Regional is more local, not the centre.

Meaning

In the middle of a place, or most important.

Examples

• “The hotel is in a central part of the city.”
• “The station is in a central position.”
• “Central heating keeps the whole house warm.”

Good to know

central + place/idea. Noun: centre. Phrase: central heating (British).

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