B2
gleam vs glimmer
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| gleamnoun/ɡliːm/ | Meaning a soft, bright light that shines for a short time, or a sign of a feeling in the eyes | Goes with gleam in his eye | Example He had a mischievous gleam in his eye when he said it. |
| glimmernoun/ˈɡlɪm.ər/ | Meaning a weak, unsteady light | Goes with — | Example We saw a faint glimmer of light in the window across the street. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I caught a of silver in the water.