B2
obesity vs overweight
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| obesitynoun/oʊˈbiː.sɪ.ti/ | Meaning the condition of being very overweight in a way that is bad for your health | Goes with childhood obesity | Example Childhood obesity has risen sharply in many countries over the past decade. |
| overweightadjective/ˌoʊ.vərˈweɪt/ | Meaning heavier than is healthy for your height | Goes with — | Example The doctor advised him to exercise because he was overweight. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The rate has doubled since 1990.