C1
inpatient vs outpatient
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inpatientnoun/ˈɪn.peɪ.ʃənt/ | Meaning a person who stays in a hospital while receiving treatment | Goes with inpatient care | Example Inpatient care is more expensive than treatment at a local clinic. |
| outpatientnoun/ˈaʊt.peɪ.ʃənt/ | Meaning a person who goes to a hospital for treatment but does not stay there overnight | Goes with outpatient clinic | Example This minor surgery is done on outpatients, so you can go home the same day. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She was admitted as an after the operation and stayed for a week.