How to Use "Map" with Example Sentences

map (n): a drawing of the earth with detailed markings of cities, streets, and waterways

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Used with verbs:

"We made our own map of the city."
(made, drew)

"The map revealed the location."
(revealed, indicated)

"The location is marked on the map."
(be + marked on)

"I viewed a map online."
(viewed)

"The map depicts the entire country."
(depicts, shows, represents)

"Make sure to study the map before we leave."
(study, consult, read, look at, print, print out, check)

"He followed the map to the new house."
(followed, used)

Used with adjectives:

"Do you prefer paper maps?"
(paper, online, digital)

"We need a detailed map of the area."
(detailed, accurate, simple, local, road, street, tourist)

"We have a world map hanging in our hallway."
(world, wall)

"Pirates found a treasure map in the sand."
(treasure)

"Students made a relief map in class."
(relief, color-coded, hand-drawn, rough)

Used with prepositions:

"I used a map to their new house."
(to)

"I couldn't find the city on the map."
(on)

"I need a map of the city."
(of)

"According to the map, there are three highway exits."
(according to)