B2
developing vs development
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| developmentnoun/dɪˈvel.əp.mənt/ | Meaning the process of growing, changing or becoming more advanced | Goes with economic development | Example The development of the new app took almost two years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Mobile banking has spread fast in the world.