Pronunciation: /tʃɜrtʃ/
noun A building used for public Christian worship.
A1 I go to church every Sunday.
A2 The church in our town is very old.
B1 We had a lovely wedding ceremony at the church.
B2 The church bells rang out across the village.
C1 The church's architecture is a fine example of Gothic style.
C2 The church's stained glass windows are breathtakingly beautiful.
verb Not applicable
A1 I go to church every Sunday.
A2 She likes to church on special occasions.
B1 The community decided to church together to help those in need.
B2 The group plans to church a new charity event next month.
C1 The government is working to church policies that promote equality.
C2 The organization aims to church for social justice and change.
adjective Not applicable
A1 The church bell rang loudly on Sunday morning.
A2 We had a church wedding with all our family and friends.
B1 The church community organized a charity event to help the homeless.
B2 The church architecture in this city is truly remarkable.
C1 The church's influence on the local culture cannot be overstated.
C2 The church's historical significance dates back centuries.
adverb Not applicable
A1 She goes to church every Sunday.
A2 He sings in the church choir.
B1 The couple got married in the church.
B2 The church bells rang loudly on Christmas morning.
C1 The church's stained glass windows were breathtakingly beautiful.
C2 The church's architecture was a perfect blend of Gothic and Baroque styles.
pronoun Not applicable
A1 I go to church every Sunday.
A2 She sings in the church choir.
B1 The church on the corner is very old.
B2 The church we visited last week had beautiful stained glass windows.
C1 The church's architecture is a blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles.
C2 The church, with its intricate carvings and ornate decorations, is a masterpiece of craftsmanship.
preposition Not applicable
A1 I go to church on Sundays.
A2 The church in our town is very old.
B1 The wedding will take place at the church.
B2 The church near the park is hosting a charity event.
C1 The church where my grandparents got married has beautiful stained glass windows.
C2 The historical significance of the church as a place of worship cannot be overstated.
conjunction Not applicable
A1 I went to the church and prayed.
A2 She sang in the church and then attended the potluck.
B1 The church is where we gather for worship and community events.
B2 The church, being a historic building, attracts tourists from all over the world.
C1 The church, although old, has been renovated to include modern amenities.
C2 The church, while traditional in its practices, also embraces progressive ideas.
interjection Not applicable
A1 Oh church, I forgot my umbrella!
A2 Church, it's raining outside.
B1 Church, I can't believe we're out of coffee.
B2 I left my phone in the car, church!
C1 Church, can you believe the traffic today?
C2 I can't find my keys anywhere, church!
article Not applicable
A1 I go to church every Sunday.
A2 The church in our town is over 100 years old.
B1 We had a lovely wedding ceremony at the church.
B2 The church bells rang out across the village.
C1 The church's stained glass windows are a work of art.
C2 The church choir performed a beautiful rendition of Handel's Messiah.
formal The church is a place of worship for Christians.
informal Let's meet at the church for Sunday service.
slang I heard there's a cool event happening at the church this weekend.
figurative In her eyes, the church represented a sanctuary of peace and solace.
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