B2
harmful vs harmless
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| harmfuladjective/ˈhɑːrm.fəl/ | Meaning likely to hurt people or damage things | Goes with — | Example Too much sugar can be harmful to your teeth and your health. |
| harmlessadjective/ˈhɑːrm.ləs/ | Meaning not able or not likely to cause hurt or damage | Goes with completely harmless | Example It started as a harmless joke, but it hurt her feelings. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He said it was a joke, but nobody laughed.