B2
hardback vs hardcover vs paperback
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hardbacknoun/ˈhɑːrd.bæk/ | Meaning a book with a hard cover, usually more expensive than a paperback | Goes with in hardback | Example The new novel costs thirty dollars in hardback and ten in paperback. |
| hardcovernoun/ˈhɑːrdˌkʌv.ər/ | Meaning A book with a stiff, strong cover, not a soft paper one. | Goes with — | Example I bought the hardcover because I wanted the book to last for years. |
| paperbacknoun/ˈpeɪ.pər.bæk/ | Meaning a book with a soft paper cover, cheaper than a book with a hard cover | Goes with paperback edition | Example I bought a paperback at the airport to read during the long flight. |
Which word fits?
1 of 4Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I bought the because I wanted the book to last for years.