B2
exaggeration vs hype
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| exaggerationnoun/ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a statement that makes something seem bigger, better or worse than it really is | Goes with gross exaggeration | Example It is no exaggeration to say that she saved the company. |
| hypenoun/haɪp/ | Meaning a lot of excited talk or advertising that makes something seem better than it is | Goes with live up to the hype | Example The film didn't live up to the hype, it was just okay. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
There's so much around this café that there's always a queue.