B2
cream vs ointment
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| creamnoun/kriːm/ | Meaning A thick, soft white liquid from milk, often put on desserts or in coffee. | Goes with — | Example Would you like some cream in your coffee? |
| ointmentnoun/ˈɔɪnt.mənt/ | Meaning a soft oily medicine that you rub on your skin to heal it | Goes with apply ointment | Example The doctor gave me an ointment for the rash. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Apply to the burn.