B2
boring vs dim vs dull
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| boringadjective/ˈbɔːr.ɪŋ/ | Meaning Not interesting; making you feel tired of it. | Goes with — | Example The movie was so boring that we left before the end. |
| dimadjective/dɪm/ | Meaning not bright or clear; giving only a little light, or hard to see | Goes with dim light | Example The room was dim, lit only by a single candle on the table. |
| dulladjective/dʌl/ | Meaning boring and not interesting; also not bright or not sharp | Goes with dull pain | Example I've had a dull pain in my back since I moved the furniture. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She felt a pain in her knee after the hike.