B2
breathless vs breathtaking
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| breathlessadjective/ˈbreθ.ləs/ | Meaning having trouble breathing, usually after hard exercise or because of a strong feeling | Goes with a little breathless | Example After running up five flights of stairs, I was completely breathless. |
| breathtakingadjective/ˈbreθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ | Meaning so beautiful, impressive or surprising that it takes your breath away | Goes with breathtaking view | Example From the top of the hill there is a breathtaking view of the whole valley. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The sunset over the lake was absolutely .