B2
exterminate vs terminate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterminateverb/ɪkˈstɜːr.mə.neɪt/ | Meaning to kill every one of a type of animal or insect | Goes with — | Example The company came to exterminate the rats living under our kitchen. |
| terminateverb/ˈtɜːr.mə.neɪt/ | Meaning to end something, or to make something stop, often officially | Goes with terminate a contract | Example The company terminated his contract after the project failed. |
Which word fits?
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