B2
hole vs hollow
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| holenoun/hoʊl/ | Meaning An empty space or opening in something solid. | Goes with — | Example There is a hole in my sock, so I need a new pair. |
| hollownoun/ˈhɑː.loʊ/ | Meaning an empty space inside something, or a small low area in the ground | Goes with a hollow in the ground | Example The squirrel stored nuts in a hollow in the old oak tree. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The ball rolled into a shallow .