B2
burglar vs intruder
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| burglarnoun/ˈbɜːr.ɡlər/ | Meaning a person who breaks into a building to steal things | Goes with burglar alarm | Example The burglar alarm went off at three o'clock in the morning. |
| intrudernoun/ɪnˈtruː.dər/ | Meaning a person who enters a place without permission, especially to steal or cause trouble | Goes with intruder alarm | Example She felt like an intruder at the family dinner because nobody spoke to her. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A masked was seen leaving the shop.