centre vs outskirts vs suburb
Definitions
noun
- the object upon which interest and attention focuses
- a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process
- an area that is approximately central within some larger region
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
- a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
verb
- direct one's attention on something
- move into the center
Examples
Last night, a steady stream of people arrived at the evacuation centre in Brisbane's showground, only a few minutes' drive from the swollen river.
In the centre of the pond was an island; and on the island was a little summerhouse like a miniature pagoda.
For verrucae and warts place a drop of neat Tea Tree Essential Oil in the centre and cover with a plaster once a day, this procedure can take a couple of weeks before you will see the results.
Definitions
noun
- outlying areas (as of a city or town)
Examples
Tanks often attacked the outskirts of the city in skirmishes with resistance fighters, adding to the chaos and unrest.
Fashion outlets, also known as discount warehouse stores, are large shopping areas often located on a city's outskirts.
Shortly after leaving the outskirts of Adonis the car slithered down a sloping piece of ground, teetered over a low bank, and splashed logily into water.
