B2
gang vs gangster vs group
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gangnoun/ɡæŋ/ | Meaning a group of criminals, or of young people who cause trouble; informally, a group of friends | Goes with gang member | Example He joined a gang at fifteen and got into serious trouble. |
| gangsternoun/ˈɡæŋ.stər/ | Meaning a member of a violent criminal group that makes money from illegal activities | Goes with gangster film | Example The film is about a young gangster who rises to power in Chicago. |
| groupverb/ɡruːp/ | Meaning to put people or things together so they form sets, or to come together | Goes with group together | Example The teacher grouped the students by their English level. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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