B2
explosion vs explosive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| explosionnoun/ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ | Meaning a sudden, loud burst of energy, for example when a bomb or gas blows up | Goes with a huge explosion | Example Police said a gas leak caused the explosion at the factory. |
| explosivenoun/ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/ | Meaning a substance that can blow up and cause damage, used in bombs or mining | Goes with high explosive | Example Workers use explosives to break up rock when building tunnels. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Two men were arrested for planting .