B2
contemporary vs temporary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| contemporaryadjective/kənˈtem.pə.rer.i/ | Meaning belonging to the present time; modern. Also existing or happening at the same time as something | Goes with contemporary art | Example The gallery shows the work of contemporary artists from Southeast Asia. |
| temporaryadjective/ˈtem.pə.rer.i/ | Meaning lasting or used for only a short time, not for ever | Goes with temporary job | Example She got a temporary job at a café while she was looking for something better. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Families lived in accommodation after the flood.