C1
builder vs contractor
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| buildernoun/ˈbɪl.dər/ | Meaning a person whose job is to build or repair houses and other buildings | Goes with hire a builder | Example The builder promised to finish the kitchen before the end of June. |
| contractornoun/ˈkɑːn.træk.tər/ | Meaning someone, or a firm, that another company pays to do a particular job, such as building work | Goes with independent contractor | Example The city hired a private contractor to build the new metro station. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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