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fanciful vs fancy vs posh
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fancifuladjective/ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/ | Meaning based on imagination rather than facts or reason, so not very realistic | Goes with fanciful idea | Example The idea that a pill can replace exercise is rather fanciful. |
| fancyverb/ˈfæn.si/ | Meaning to want to have or do something; also, to feel attracted to someone (mainly British) | Goes with fancy a drink | Example Do you fancy going to the cinema tonight after work? |
| poshadjective/pɑːʃ/ | Meaning expensive and stylish; also typical of a high social class (mainly British) | Goes with posh restaurant | Example We went to a posh restaurant for our anniversary. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
They stayed in a hotel by the lake.