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collected vs collective
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| collectedadjective/kəˈlek.tɪd/ | Meaning calm and in control of your feelings, especially in a difficult moment | Goes with — | Example He stayed cool and collected even when the fire alarm started to ring. |
| collectiveadjective/kəˈlek.tɪv/ | Meaning done or shared by all the people in a group together | Goes with collective responsibility | Example The decision was a collective effort by the whole village. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He stayed cool and even when the fire alarm started to ring.