Words / A2

FOR-uh-n/ˈfɒrən/

Foreign means from another country. A foreign language. A foreign visitor. Abroad means in another country (as a place): study abroad. Foreigner is the person; some people prefer visitor or person from… because foreigner can sound cold.

Meaning

From another country.

Examples

• “She is learning a foreign language.”
• “She collects foreign coins.”
• “This word comes from a foreign language.”

Good to know

foreign + noun. abroad = in another country. Person: foreigner (use with care).

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