B2
extinguish vs extinguisher
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| extinguishverb/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ | Meaning To stop a fire or a light from burning. | Goes with — | Example The firefighters worked all night to extinguish the fire in the old warehouse. |
| extinguishernoun/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃər/ | Meaning a metal container with a chemical that you spray to stop a small fire | Goes with fire extinguisher | Example Every floor of the office has a fire extinguisher near the exit. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He grabbed an when the alarm went off.