B2
environment vs surroundings
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| environmentnoun/ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt/ | Meaning the natural world of land, air, water, plants and animals; also, the conditions around you | Goes with protect the environment | Example Plastic bags cause serious damage to the environment every year. |
| surroundingsnoun/səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/ | Meaning the place and conditions around a person or thing | Goes with new surroundings | Example It took me a few weeks to get used to my new surroundings in Ho Chi Minh City. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I like the friendly working in my office.