rural
To do with the countryside rather than the town.
rural in a sentence
- They moved to a rural village where sheep outnumbered people ten to one.
- The rural bus winds past farms and fields, stopping at tiny lanes far from any town.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to rural?
- Acountry
- Burban
- Cfarming
Show the answer
B: urban. The other three mean nearly the same as rural.
Words that mean something similar
country, farming
Words that mean the opposite
urban
More words about places & settings
- rustic: Simple and plain in a way that suits the countryside.
- sacred: Holy, or deeply respected and precious.
- secluded: Quiet and hidden away from other people.
- solitary: Alone, with no other people or things nearby.
- subterranean: Existing or happening under the ground.
- summit: The very top of a mountain or hill.
- thicket: A thick group of bushes and small trees growing close together.
- tranquil: Completely calm, quiet and peaceful.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test