B2
eternal vs eternally vs eternity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| eternaladjective/ɪˈtɜːr.nəl/ | Meaning lasting forever, or seeming to have no end | Goes with eternal life | Example They promised each other eternal love under the old tree. |
| eternallyadverb/ɪˈtɜːr.nə.li/ | Meaning for all time, without ever ending, or in a way that seems never to stop | Goes with eternally grateful | Example I will be eternally grateful to you for helping my family. |
| eternitynoun/ɪˈtɜːr.nə.ti/ | Meaning time that never ends; also, informally, a period that feels very long | Goes with for eternity | Example We waited what felt like an eternity for the doctor to come out. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He believed in truths about justice.