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applaud vs clap
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| applaudverb/əˈplɔːd/ | Meaning to clap your hands to show you enjoyed something, or to praise a person or an action | Goes with applaud a decision | Example The audience stood up and applauded the singer for several minutes. |
| clapverb/klæp/ | Meaning to hit your hands together many times to show you liked something | Goes with clap your hands | Example The children clapped along to the music during the Mid-Autumn show. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
If you're happy, your hands.