C1
dive vs dove vs hawk vs pigeon
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| diveverb/daɪv/ | Meaning to go into water with your head and arms first, or to swim deep under water with breathing equipment | Goes with dive into | Example The boys dived into the river from the old bridge. |
| dovenoun/dʌv/ | Meaning a small white or gray bird that is a symbol of peace; a person who prefers peace to war | Goes with white dove | Example A white dove landed on the statue in the middle of the square. |
| hawknoun/hɑːk/ | Meaning a large bird that hunts small animals; also a person who supports a tough, aggressive policy | Goes with hawks and doves | Example A hawk circled above the field, looking for mice. |
| pigeonnoun/ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ | Meaning a fat gray bird that lives in towns and cities and is often seen in squares | Goes with feed the pigeons | Example A flock of pigeons rose from the square when the bells rang. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
As a deficit , he opposed every new spending plan.