B2
blink vs wink
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| blinkverb/blɪŋk/ | Meaning to shut and open your eyes very quickly; also, of a light, to go on and off | Goes with blink rapidly | Example The little girl blinked in surprise when the lights came on. |
| winkverb/wɪŋk/ | Meaning to quickly close and open one eye as a friendly or secret signal | Goes with wink at | Example He winked at me across the room to show it was a joke. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
If you can hear me, twice.