C2
ethics vs ethos
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ethicsnoun/ˈeθ.ɪks/ | Meaning ideas about what is right and wrong that guide how people behave | Goes with medical ethics | Example Doctors in every country must follow strict medical ethics. |
| ethosnoun/ˈiː.θɑːs/ | Meaning the beliefs, values and attitudes that are typical of a group, organization or period | Goes with ethos of | Example The company's ethos is simple: make things that last for years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The underlying of the project is respect for nature.