C1
momentum vs motif vs motivation vs motive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| momentumnoun/moʊˈmen.təm/ | Meaning the force or speed that keeps something moving or developing once it has started | Goes with gain momentum | Example The team lost momentum after the manager resigned in the middle of the season. |
| motifnoun/moʊˈtiːf/ | Meaning a pattern or design that is repeated, or an idea that appears again and again in art or music | Goes with recurring motif | Example Water is a recurring motif in all of her films. |
| motivationnoun/ˌmoʊ.təˈveɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the wish or energy that makes you want to do something and keep doing it | Goes with lack of motivation | Example I always lose motivation to exercise when the rainy season starts. |
| motivenoun/ˈmoʊ.tɪv/ | Meaning a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden | Goes with motive for | Example Police are still trying to find a motive for the attack. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Private hospitals are driven by the profit .