C1
clout vs influence vs influencer
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cloutnoun/klaʊt/ | Meaning power and influence, especially in politics or business | Goes with political clout | Example A large supplier has more clout in price talks than a small shop. |
| influencenoun/ˈɪn.flu.əns/ | Meaning the power to change how someone thinks or behaves, or how something develops | Goes with influence on | Example Celebrities have a huge influence on what young people buy. |
| influencernoun/ˈɪn.fluː.ən.sər/ | Meaning a person with many followers online who can persuade people to buy things or copy their habits | Goes with social media influencer | Example The brand paid a popular influencer to promote its new sneakers. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The fashion wore the new jacket.