B2
childish vs childlike
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| childishadjective/ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/ | Meaning behaving in a silly way that is not suitable for an adult | Goes with childish behavior | Example The two politicians had a childish argument on live television. |
| childlikeadjective/ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/ | Meaning simple, innocent and full of wonder, like a young child | Goes with — | Example He looked at the snow with childlike joy, even though he was fifty years old. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
They had a argument about who sits in front.