B2
everlasting vs last vs lasting vs take
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| everlastingadjective/ˌev.ərˈlæs.tɪŋ/ | Meaning continuing forever, or seeming to continue forever | Goes with everlasting love | Example They promised each other everlasting love on their wedding day. |
| lastverb/læst/ | Meaning to continue for a period of time; also to stay in good condition or be enough for a time | Goes with last for | Example These batteries last much longer than the cheap ones. |
| lastingadjective/ˈlæs.tɪŋ/ | Meaning continuing for a long time, often for the rest of someone's life | Goes with lasting impression | Example The two countries hope to build a lasting peace. |
| takeverb/teɪk/ | Meaning to carry something, or go with someone, from one place to another | Goes with — | Example Don't forget to take an umbrella because it might rain this afternoon. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He swore love to her.