C2
derelict vs dilapidated
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| derelictadjective/ˈder.ə.lɪkt/ | Meaning empty, not used and in very bad condition because nobody has looked after it | Goes with derelict building | Example Artists turned a derelict factory by the river into a studio and gallery. |
| dilapidatedadjective/dɪˈlæp.ə.deɪ.tɪd/ | Meaning old and in very bad condition because nobody has repaired or looked after it | Goes with dilapidated building | Example Hundreds of dilapidated buildings in the city are waiting to be repaired. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Children were playing on a site behind the market.