B2
adapter vs converter
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| adapternoun/əˈdæp.tər/ | Meaning a device that lets you connect equipment to a power supply or to other equipment | Goes with power adapter | Example You will need a travel adapter to charge your laptop in Europe. |
| converternoun/kənˈvɜːr.tər/ | Meaning a device that changes one kind of electric power, signal or file into another | Goes with — | Example I bought a power converter so I could use my laptop abroad. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Do not forget your power when you travel abroad.