C2
ban vs banish
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| banverb/bæn/ | Meaning to officially say that something must not be done, sold or used | Goes with ban from | Example The city plans to ban motorbikes from the old quarter at weekends. |
| banishverb/ˈbæn.ɪʃ/ | Meaning to officially send someone away from a country or place as a punishment; also to get rid of something | Goes with banish from | Example The poet was banished from the capital for criticizing the king. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The new rule will the sale of alcohol to people under eighteen.