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excrete vs secret vs secrete
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| excreteverb/ɪkˈskriːt/ | Meaning to pass waste out of the body, for example in urine or sweat | Goes with — | Example The kidneys help the body excrete extra water and waste. |
| secretnoun/ˈsiː.krət/ | Meaning Something that only a few people know and that is kept hidden from others. | Goes with — | Example Can you keep a secret? I am planning a surprise party for Linh. |
| secreteverb/sɪˈkriːt/ | Meaning to produce and release a liquid substance, especially from a gland or a cell | Goes with secrete a hormone | Example The pancreas secretes insulin to control blood sugar. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The kidneys help the body extra water and waste.