B2
develop vs evolve
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| developverb/dɪˈvel.əp/ | Meaning to grow or change slowly into something bigger or better | Goes with — | Example Children develop language skills very quickly in their first years. |
| evolveverb/ɪˈvɑːlv/ | Meaning to develop and change slowly over a long time, often into something more advanced | Goes with evolve into | Example Birds evolved from small dinosaurs millions of years ago. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Children language skills very quickly in their first years.