B2
fine vs finely
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| fineadjective/faɪn/ | Meaning okay, healthy or acceptable; also of high quality, or very thin and detailed | Goes with feel fine | Example I had a headache this morning, but I feel fine now. |
| finelyadverb/ˈfaɪn.li/ | Meaning into very small pieces; also done very carefully and exactly | Goes with finely chopped | Example Add two cloves of finely chopped garlic to the hot oil. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Sprinkle some chopped spring onion on top of the soup.