B1
consumer vs customer
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| consumernoun/kənˈsuː.mər/ | Meaning a person who buys and uses goods or services | Goes with consumer spending | Example Consumers are spending less on clothes and more on travel this year. |
| customernoun/ˈkʌs.tə.mər/ | Meaning A person who buys goods or services from a shop or company. | Goes with — | Example The customer asked to speak to the manager about the bill. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The asked to speak to the manager about the bill.