B2
abandoned vs deserted
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| abandonedadjective/əˈbæn.dənd/ | Meaning left empty or alone by its owner, and no longer used or cared for | Goes with abandoned building | Example Teenagers like to explore the abandoned factory on the edge of town. |
| desertedadjective/dɪˈzɜːr.tɪd/ | Meaning empty because all the people have gone away | Goes with — | Example The beach was completely deserted in the early morning. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many elderly people feel when their children move away.