C1
knot vs tangle
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| knotverb/nɑːt/ | Meaning to fasten something with a loop pulled tight, or to twist into a tight tangled mass | Goes with loosely knotted | Example His stomach knotted with nerves before the interview. |
| tangleverb/ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ | Meaning to twist hair, rope or wires together so that they are hard to separate | Goes with tangle the wires | Example Her long hair tangles easily when she rides without a helmet. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
His shoulders were with tension.