B2
deadly vs fatal
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deadlyadjective/ˈded.li/ | Meaning able to kill, or likely to cause death | Goes with deadly disease | Example The deadly virus spread quickly through the crowded city. |
| fataladjective/ˈfeɪ.təl/ | Meaning causing death; causing a very bad result that cannot be undone | Goes with fatal accident | Example The driver suffered fatal injuries in the crash. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The attack killed twelve people near the market.