B1
disaster vs tragedy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disasternoun/dɪˈzæs.tər/ | Meaning something very bad that causes great damage or suffering, or a complete failure | Goes with natural disaster | Example The typhoon was the worst natural disaster in the region for twenty years. |
| tragedynoun/ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/ | Meaning a very sad event, often involving death or great suffering; also a serious play with a sad ending | Goes with a human tragedy | Example The earthquake was a terrible tragedy for the whole region. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
When strikes, friends matter most.