C1
constrain vs refrain vs restrain
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| constrainverb/kənˈstreɪn/ | Meaning to limit what someone or something can do or how much can happen | Goes with constrain growth | Example A small budget can constrain how much a school is able to offer. |
| refrainverb/rɪˈfreɪn/ | Meaning to stop yourself from doing something, especially something you want to do | Goes with refrain from | Example Please refrain from using your phone during the performance. |
| restrainverb/rɪˈstreɪn/ | Meaning to stop someone or something from doing what they want, or to control a feeling | Goes with restrain yourself | Example Two guards had to restrain the angry man until the police arrived. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The company agreed to prices for the rest of the year.