C1
constraint vs restraint
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| constraintnoun/kənˈstreɪnt/ | Meaning something that limits what you can do or how far something can develop | Goes with time constraints | Example Owing to time constraints, the study included only two schools. |
| restraintnoun/rɪˈstreɪnt/ | Meaning calm control over your actions or feelings, or a rule or limit that controls what people may do | Goes with show restraint | Example The police showed great restraint and did not respond to the angry crowd. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The new law imposes on how data can be used.