B2
carve vs engrave
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| carveverb/kɑːrv/ | Meaning to cut wood or stone into a shape; also to cut cooked meat into pieces | Goes with carved into | Example Someone had carved their names into the old tree. |
| engraveverb/ɪnˈɡreɪv/ | Meaning To cut words or a picture into a hard surface like metal or stone. | Goes with — | Example He had their names engraved on the back of the gold ring. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He learned to wood from his father.