B2
circuit vs circuitry
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| circuitnoun/ˈsɜːr.kɪt/ | Meaning a closed path that electricity flows along; or a round route or track, such as for a race | Goes with short circuit | Example A short circuit caused the fire in the kitchen. |
| circuitrynoun/ˈsɜːr.kɪ.tri/ | Meaning all the electrical paths and parts inside a machine; also the network of nerve connections in the brain | Goes with electronic circuitry | Example Water got into the phone and damaged its internal circuitry. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He replaced the board in the radio.