C1
breach vs breech
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| breachnoun/briːtʃ/ | Meaning an action that breaks a law, rule or agreement; also a gap that lets something get through | Goes with breach of contract | Example Sharing the files with a competitor was a clear breach of contract. |
| breechnoun/briːtʃ/ | Meaning the back part of a gun, where the bullet is put in | Goes with — | Example The soldier opened the breech and checked that the rifle was empty. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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