B2
needle vs pin
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| needlenoun/ˈniː.dəl/ | Meaning a thin pointed piece of metal for sewing or giving injections; also a thin leaf of a pine tree | Goes with thread a needle | Example She threaded the needle and started to sew on the button. |
| pinnoun/pɪn/ | Meaning a thin piece of metal for fastening things, a small badge, or a secret number for a card | Goes with enter a PIN | Example Please enter your PIN before you take the cash from the machine. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The path was covered in pine .