B2
admirable vs admiring
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| admirableadjective/ˈæd.mər.ə.bəl/ | Meaning deserving respect and praise | Goes with admirable job | Example Her patience with difficult customers is truly admirable. |
| admiringadjective/ədˈmaɪ.rɪŋ/ | Meaning showing that you respect and like someone or something very much | Goes with — | Example The children gave the magician an admiring look after the trick. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The team made an effort but still lost.