B1
poison vs venom
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| poisonnoun/ˈpɔɪ.zən/ | Meaning a substance that can make people or animals very ill or kill them if they swallow or touch it | Goes with deadly poison | Example Some wild mushrooms in these forests contain a deadly poison. |
| venomnoun/ˈven.əm/ | Meaning poison that a snake or spider puts into you when it bites | Goes with — | Example The venom of this snake can kill a grown man in hours. |
Which word fits?
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