B2
metro vs subway vs underground
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| metronoun/ˈmet.roʊ/ | Meaning an underground railway system in a large city | Goes with take the metro | Example I take the metro to work because it avoids the traffic. |
| subwaynoun/ˈsʌb.weɪ/ | Meaning a train system that runs under the ground in a big city | Goes with — | Example I take the subway to work because it is faster than the bus. |
| undergroundadjective/ˌʌn.dərˈɡraʊnd/ | Meaning under the earth's surface; also secret and outside official control | Goes with underground tunnel | Example An underground river runs beneath the old town. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
An tunnel links the two buildings.