B1
burglar vs thief
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. |
| thiefnoun/θiːf/ | Meaning a person who steals things from other people | Goes with — | Example The thief ran away with her bag before anyone could stop him. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A suspected was arrested last night.