B2
deaf vs dumb vs mute
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| deafadjective/def/ | Meaning not able to hear, or not able to hear well | Goes with deaf people | Example I told him many times, but he turned a deaf ear to my advice. |
| dumbadjective/dʌm/ | Meaning (informal) stupid or silly; not showing good thinking | Goes with dumb question | Example That was a dumb mistake; I forgot to save my file before the laptop died. |
| muteadjective/mjuːt/ | Meaning Not able to speak, or not making any sound. | Goes with — | Example He stood mute with shock and could not answer the police officer. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He stood with shock and could not answer the police officer.