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eatable vs edible
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| eatableadjective/ˈiː.tə.bəl/ | Meaning good enough to be eaten | Goes with — | Example The soup was salty, but it was still eatable after I added water. |
| edibleadjective/ˈed.ə.bəl/ | Meaning safe or suitable to eat | Goes with edible mushrooms | Example The food on the night train was barely edible, so we bought bánh mì at the station. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The soup was salty, but it was still after I added water.