artificial
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Made by people rather than occurring naturally.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
synthetic
man-made
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The lake was _____, created when the dam was built decades ago."
Answer: artificial
In your own words, what does "artificial" mean?
Made by people rather than occurring naturally.
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