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poisonous vs venomous
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| poisonousadjective/ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/ | Meaning able to harm or kill you if you eat, drink or touch it | Goes with poisonous plant | Example The poisonous gas spread quickly through the factory. |
| venomousadjective/ˈven.ə.məs/ | Meaning (of an animal) able to put poison into a person or animal by biting or stinging | Goes with venomous snake | Example The king cobra is one of the most venomous snakes in Southeast Asia. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A spider was found in a box of imported fruit.