C2
economic vs economize vs financial
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| economicadjective/ˌek.əˈnɑː.mɪk/ | Meaning connected with trade, industry and money in a country or area | Goes with economic growth | Example Vietnam has seen strong economic growth over the past twenty years. |
| economizeverb/ɪˈkɑː.nə.maɪz/ | Meaning to spend less money or use less of something by being careful | Goes with economize on | Example The company asked staff to economize on travel and office supplies. |
| financialadjective/faɪˈnæn.ʃəl/ | Meaning connected with money and how it is managed | Goes with financial support | Example Many students have financial problems in their first year. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The scholarship gives support to poor students.