B2
developed vs developing
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| developedadjective/dɪˈvel.əpt/ | Meaning having a strong economy with a lot of industry and modern services | Goes with — | Example Japan is a highly developed country with a very good train system. |
| developingadjective/dɪˈvel.ə.pɪŋ/ | Meaning (of a country) poorer and with less industry, but growing; also growing or changing | Goes with developing country | Example Vietnam was once seen as a developing country with low wages. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Foreign investors are attracted to this economy.