C1
aggregate vs average
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggregateadjective/ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ | Meaning formed by adding several separate amounts or parts together into a total | Goes with aggregate demand | Example Aggregate demand fell sharply when consumers stopped spending during the recession. |
| averageadjective/ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/ | Meaning typical or normal, in the middle and not special | Goes with — | Example The average worker in the city spends about an hour commuting each day. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The figure for sales was higher than expected.