B1
aspirin vs painkiller
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| aspirinnoun/ˈæs.pər.ɪn/ | Meaning a common medicine that relieves pain, lowers fever and reduces swelling | Goes with take an aspirin | Example I took an aspirin for my headache and lay down for an hour. |
| painkillernoun/ˈpeɪnˌkɪl.ər/ | Meaning a medicine that makes pain less strong | Goes with — | Example I took a painkiller for my headache and lay down for an hour. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
One tablet should be enough.