C1
negligently vs negligibly
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| negligentlyadverb/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt.li/ | Meaning in a careless way, without taking the care that a duty requires | Goes with act negligently | Example The company acted negligently by ignoring repeated safety warnings. |
| negligiblyadverb/ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bli/ | Meaning In a way that is so small it does not matter. | Goes with — | Example The price of the new phone is negligibly higher than last year's model. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The building was maintained for years.