B1
actor vs actress
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| actornoun/ˈæk.tər/ | Meaning A person whose job is to play a part in a film, play or TV show. | Goes with — | Example My favorite actor is going to be in a new film. |
| actressnoun/ˈæk.trəs/ | Meaning a woman whose job is to perform in plays, films or television shows | Goes with leading actress | Example The award-winning actress thanked her family and the director in her speech. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The leading won an award.