B1
inbox vs mailbox
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inboxnoun/ˈɪn.bɑːks/ | Meaning the place in an email account where new messages arrive | Goes with — | Example My inbox is full of unread messages from work today. |
| mailboxnoun/ˈmeɪl.bɑːks/ | Meaning a box outside a house where letters are delivered, or a public box where you post letters | Goes with check the mailbox | Example I walked to the corner and dropped the letter in the mailbox. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He forgot to empty the for a week.