C2
pedestal vs pedestrian vs walker
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pedestalnoun/ˈped.ə.stəl/ | Meaning the base that a statue or column stands on; also a position where someone is admired too much | Goes with put someone on a pedestal | Example The bronze statue stands on a tall stone pedestal in the middle of the square. |
| pedestriannoun/pəˈdes.tri.ən/ | Meaning a person who is walking in a street rather than traveling in a vehicle | Goes with pedestrian crossing | Example In many Vietnamese cities, pedestrians have to walk on the road because motorbikes park on the pavement. |
| walkernoun/ˈwɑː.kər/ | Meaning a person who walks, especially for exercise, pleasure or as a way of traveling | Goes with dog walker | Example The path is popular with walkers and cyclists at weekends. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The city is spending more money on safety.