C1
buyer vs purchaser
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| buyernoun/ˈbaɪ.ər/ | Meaning a person who buys something, or whose job is to buy goods for a company | Goes with first-time buyer | Example First-time buyers find it very hard to afford an apartment in the city. |
| purchasernoun/ˈpɜːr.tʃə.sər/ | Meaning a person or company that buys something | Goes with potential purchaser | Example The new purchaser of the house plans to rebuild the kitchen. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Banks offer special loans to first-time .