C2
anecdote vs antidote
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| anecdotenoun/ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt/ | Meaning a short, interesting story about something that happened to a real person | Goes with — | Example My grandfather told a funny anecdote about his first day at work. |
| antidotenoun/ˈæn.tɪ.doʊt/ | Meaning a substance that stops the effects of a poison; also something that improves a bad situation | Goes with antidote to | Example For me, a long walk is the perfect antidote to a stressful day. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
This comedy is the perfect to a gloomy Monday.