B2
nobility vs noble vs nobleman
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| nobilitynoun/noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | Meaning the group of people of high social rank, such as dukes and lords, in some countries | Goes with member of the nobility | Example Members of the nobility often sent their sons to study abroad. |
| nobleadjective/ˈnoʊ.bəl/ | Meaning having fine moral qualities like honesty and courage; also belonging to a high social class | Goes with noble cause | Example Teaching is often called a noble profession in Vietnam. |
| noblemannoun/ˈnoʊ.bəl.mən/ | Meaning a man who belongs to the highest social class, with a title such as duke or count | Goes with young nobleman | Example The young nobleman inherited a large castle and thousands of acres of land. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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