C2
imposing vs imposition
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| imposingadjective/ɪmˈpoʊ.zɪŋ/ | Meaning large and impressive | Goes with — | Example The imposing old castle stands on top of the hill. |
| impositionnoun/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning the act of officially introducing a rule, tax or punishment; also an unfair request that causes trouble for someone | Goes with imposition of sanctions | Example The imposition of martial law closed schools and newspapers for months. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The old castle stands on top of the hill.