C1
idle vs idol
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| idleverb/ˈaɪ.dəl/ | Meaning (of a vehicle or engine) to keep running while not going anywhere; also to pass time doing nothing | Goes with idling engine | Example Taxis idle outside the hotel all day, filling the street with fumes. |
| idolnoun/ˈaɪ.dəl/ | Meaning a famous person, such as a singer or athlete, whom many people love and admire | Goes with pop idol | Example My sister has posters of her favorite pop idol all over her room. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Fumes from vehicles make the air near schools dirty.