B2
barn vs stable vs steady
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| barnnoun/bɑːrn/ | Meaning a large farm building used for storing hay and grain or keeping animals | Goes with red barn | Example The farmer keeps his tractor and hay in the big red barn. |
| stableadjective/ˈsteɪ.bəl/ | Meaning firmly fixed and not likely to change, move or fall | Goes with stable job | Example Many graduates want a stable job with a regular salary. |
| steadyadjective/ˈsted.i/ | Meaning developing or happening at a regular, even pace; also firm and not shaking | Goes with steady growth | Example Sales have shown steady growth since the shop opened online. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
They converted an old into a home.