B2
amuse vs entertain
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| amuseverb/əˈmjuːz/ | Meaning to make someone smile or laugh, or to keep someone pleasantly busy | Goes with amuse the children | Example The clown tried to amuse the children while they waited for the show. |
| entertainverb/ˌen.tərˈteɪn/ | Meaning to keep people interested and enjoying themselves, or to invite guests and give them food and drink | Goes with entertain guests | Example Street performers entertain the crowds on the walking street every weekend. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A good podcast keeps me on long bus rides.