C2
accurate vs exact
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| accurateadjective/ˈæk.jər.ət/ | Meaning correct in every detail; without mistakes | Goes with accurate information | Example Please give an accurate description of the man you saw. |
| exactverb/ɪɡˈzækt/ | Meaning to demand and get something from someone, or to cause harm or suffering | Goes with exact a toll | Example Long hours at the start-up exacted a heavy toll on her health. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The scale is to one gram.