atmosphere meaning
atmosphere :
the layer of gases surrounding Earth – the air we live in
noun
▪ The atmosphere is important for life on Earth.
▪ The air around Earth is necessary for living things.
▪ The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere.
▪ The place feels comfortable and nice.
paraphrasing
▪ air – layer of gases
▪ mood – feeling
▪ environment – setting
▪ ambiance – atmosphere
Pronunciation
atmosphere [ˈæt.məs.fɪər]
The stress is on the first syllable 'atmo' and sounds like 'AT-mo-sphere'.
Common phrases and grammar about atmosphere
atmosphere - Common meaning
noun
the layer of gases surrounding Earth – the air we live in
Part of Speech Changes for "atmosphere"
▪ atmospheric (adjective) – related to the atmosphere or mood
▪ atmospherically (adverb) – in a way related to atmosphere
Common Expressions with "atmosphere"
▪ pleasant atmosphere – a nice setting
▪ heavy atmosphere – a tense feeling
▪ relaxing atmosphere – a calm mood
▪ welcoming atmosphere – a friendly environment
Important examples of atmosphere in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, atmosphere is often used to describe the general mood or environment of a place.
Example of a confusing word: climate (weather conditions)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, atmosphere is treated as a singular noun and requires a singular verb form.
atmosphere
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
There are no common idioms with 'atmosphere' in TOEIC passages.
There are no unique idiomatic expressions with 'atmosphere' in TOEIC passages.
Differences between similar words and atmosphere
atmosphere
,
environment
differences
atmosphere refers to the general mood or air in a place, while environment refers to the surroundings or conditions.
atmosphere
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climate – long-term weather conditions
differences
Words with the same origin as atmosphere
The origin of atmosphere
The word 'atmosphere' comes from the Greek words meaning 'vapor' and 'sphere'.
Word structure
The word 'atmosphere' is composed of the prefix 'atmo-' meaning 'air' and the root '-sphere' meaning 'sphere'.
Words with the same origin
The root of 'atmosphere' is 'atmo'. Words with the same root include 'atmospheric' and 'atmometer'.
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