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infinite vs infinity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| infiniteadjective/ˈɪn.fɪ.nət/ | Meaning without any limit or end; extremely great | Goes with infinite number | Example She answered every single question with infinite patience and a smile. |
| infinitynoun/ɪnˈfɪn.ə.ti/ | Meaning a number or distance that is larger than any that can be counted or measured | Goes with infinity pool | Example Mathematicians use a sideways eight to show infinity. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
In his wisdom, he sold the car.