B2
hush vs shush
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hushverb/hʌʃ/ | Meaning to make someone be quiet, or to become quiet | Goes with hush up | Example The company tried to hush up the problem with its products. |
| shushverb/ʃʊʃ/ | Meaning To tell someone to be quiet, often by saying a soft sound. | Goes with — | Example The librarian had to shush the students who were laughing loudly. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The teacher the class so everyone could hear the announcement.