B2
cable vs cord vs wire
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cablenoun/ˈkeɪ.bəl/ | Meaning a thick wire that carries electricity or signals; also a TV service sent through these wires | Goes with charging cable | Example I forgot my phone charging cable at the hotel. |
| cordnoun/kɔːrd/ | Meaning a thin, strong rope or a flexible electrical wire | Goes with electrical cord | Example Doctors cut the baby's umbilical cord a few minutes after the birth. |
| wirenoun/waɪr/ | Meaning a long thin piece of metal used to carry electricity or to fasten or support things | Goes with barbed wire | Example Don't touch that wire; it might still be connected to the power. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We plugged the heater into an extension .