The difference between City and Downtown
When used as nouns, city means a large settlement, bigger than a town, whereas downtown means the main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.
Downtown is also adverb with the meaning: in or towards the central business district.
Downtown is also adjective with the meaning: of, relating to, or situated in the central business district.
check bellow for the other definitions of City and Downtown
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City as a noun:
A large settlement, bigger than a town.
Examples:
"São Paulo is one of the largest cities in South America."
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City as a noun:
A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.
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City as a noun (Australia):
The central business district; downtown.
Examples:
"I'm going into the city today to do some shopping."
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Downtown as an adjective:
of, relating to, or situated in the central business district
Examples:
"John walked everyday to his downtown job."
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Downtown as an adverb:
in or towards the central business district
Examples:
"You need to go downtown four blocks."
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Downtown as an adverb (basketball):
Outside the three-point line, or generally far from the basket.
Examples:
"That shot came from way downtown!"
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Downtown as a noun (chiefly, US, Canada):
The main business part of a city or town, usually located at or near its center.