C1
involuntarily vs voluntarily
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| involuntarilyadverb/ɪnˌvɑː.lənˈter.ə.li/ | Meaning without meaning or choosing to; happening by itself, not because you decided it | Goes with shudder involuntarily | Example I flinched involuntarily when the dentist picked up the drill. |
| voluntarilyadverb/ˌvɑː.lənˈter.əl.i/ | Meaning because you choose to, not because you are forced or paid to | Goes with leave voluntarily | Example Nobody fired him; he left the company voluntarily to start his own business. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The director resigned after the scandal.