C2
marine vs mariner vs maritime
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| marineadjective/məˈriːn/ | Meaning connected with the sea and the plants and animals that live in it | Goes with marine life | Example Plastic waste is a serious threat to marine life. |
| marinernoun/ˈmer.ə.nər/ | Meaning a sailor, especially one in old stories or formal writing | Goes with old mariner | Example The old mariner told the children stories about storms at sea. |
| maritimeadjective/ˈmer.ə.taɪm/ | Meaning connected with the sea, ships or sea travel and trade | Goes with maritime trade | Example Maritime trade has connected Asia and Europe for centuries. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Fishing is banned in the reserve.