B2
migrant vs migratory
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| migrantnoun/ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/ | Meaning a person who moves to another place or country, usually to find work or a better life | Goes with migrant worker | Example The farm employs migrant workers during the harvest season. |
| migratoryadjective/ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/ | Meaning describing animals that travel regularly from one region to another, usually with the seasons | Goes with migratory bird | Example Many migratory birds fly south to warmer countries before winter. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Scientists track the routes of whales with satellite tags.