B2
demotion vs promotion
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| demotionnoun/dɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/ | Meaning a move to a lower rank or a less important job | Goes with accept a demotion | Example After the mistake, he accepted a demotion rather than lose his job. |
| promotionnoun/prəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ | Meaning a move to a more important job in the same company; also activity that helps sell a product | Goes with get a promotion | Example After three years in sales, she finally got a promotion to team leader. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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