IELTS synonyms - phrases by topic
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1 1. People / Gender
| Word | Synonyms / Phrases |
|---|---|
| men | males, male passengers, male visitors |
| women | females, female passengers, female users |
| people | individuals, users, participants, members of the public |
| passengers | riders, commuters, travelers |
2 2. Time Expressions
| Word | Synonyms / Alternatives |
|---|---|
| weekdays | during the week, on working days |
| weekends | Saturday and Sunday, non-working days |
| during the week | over the course of the week, on weekdays |
| spend time | allocate time, dedicate time, devote time |
3 3. Quantity / Number
| Word | Synonyms / Expressions |
|---|---|
| the number of | the amount of, the volume of, the total of |
| how many | the quantity of, the total number of |
| various | different, diverse, a range of |
4 4. Types / Categories
| Word | Synonyms / Phrases |
|---|---|
| different types | various kinds, categories, groups |
| kind | category, type, form, variation |
| area | region, zone, sector, location, district |
5 5. Regions / Locations
| Word | Synonyms / Phrases |
|---|---|
| region | area, district, locality, zone |
| build | construct, develop, establish |
| in 2/3/4/5 | in second/third/fourth/fifth region/zone |
6 6. Common Verbs for Data
| Word | Synonyms / IELTS usage |
|---|---|
| visit | travel to, go to, attend |
| use | access, make use of, take advantage of |
| ride | board, commute by, travel on |
| spend time | engage in, be involved in, dedicate time to |
7 Grammar / Word Form Notes
- “The number of” + plural noun → singular verb
- The number of passengers is increasing.
- “A number of” + plural noun → plural verb
- A number of people are waiting.
- Use “during” + noun phrase:
- during the week, during the evening, during the morning rush hour