B2
confidentially vs confidently
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| confidentiallyadverb/ˌkɑːn.fɪˈden.ʃəl.i/ | Meaning in a way that is meant to be kept secret between you and one other person | Goes with — | Example She told me confidentially that she was planning to leave the company next month. |
| confidentlyadverb/ˈkɑːn.fə.dənt.li/ | Meaning in a way that shows you are sure of yourself or sure that something is true | Goes with speak confidently | Example She walked confidently onto the stage and began to speak. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We expect sales to improve this year.