C2
cosmetic vs cosmetics vs cosmic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| cosmeticadjective/kɑːzˈmet.ɪk/ | Meaning used to improve the way something looks, often without changing how it works | Goes with cosmetic surgery | Example The cosmetic surgery clinic offers a free first consultation. |
| cosmeticsnoun/kɑːzˈmet.ɪks/ | Meaning products such as lipstick that people put on their face to look better | Goes with — | Example She spends too much money on cosmetics, but she says it makes her feel confident. |
| cosmicadjective/ˈkɑːz.mɪk/ | Meaning connected with the universe and outer space; also extremely large or important | Goes with cosmic rays | Example Scientists measure cosmic rays to learn more about distant stars. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Astronauts are exposed to more rays than people on Earth.