C2
holly vs holy vs wholly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hollynoun/ˈhɑː.li/ | Meaning a bush with shiny, sharp green leaves and red berries, used at Christmas | Goes with — | Example We put branches of holly on the front door at Christmas. |
| holyadjective/ˈhoʊ.li/ | Meaning connected with God or a religion and treated with great respect | Goes with holy place | Example Visitors must take off their shoes before entering the holy place. |
| whollyadverb/ˈhoʊl.li/ | Meaning completely; to the full degree | Goes with wholly unacceptable | Example Using force against peaceful protesters is wholly unacceptable. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We put branches of on the front door at Christmas.