C1
endlessly vs indefinitely vs infinitely
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| endlesslyadverb/ˈend.ləs.li/ | Meaning in a way that seems to continue without stopping or without any limit | Goes with talk endlessly | Example The children talked endlessly about the school trip. |
| indefinitelyadverb/ɪnˈdef.ən.ət.li/ | Meaning for a period of time with no fixed end | Goes with postpone indefinitely | Example The launch has been postponed indefinitely because of supply problems. |
| infinitelyadverb/ˈɪn.fə.nət.li/ | Meaning to a very great degree, with no limit | Goes with — | Example Her new apartment is infinitely better than the tiny room she rented last year. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Her new apartment is better than the tiny room she rented last year.