B2
polar vs pole vs poll
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| polaradjective/ˈpoʊ.lər/ | Meaning relating to the regions near the North or South Pole, or completely opposite | Goes with polar bear | Example Polar bears hunt seals on the sea ice in winter. |
| polenoun/poʊl/ | Meaning a long thin stick of wood or metal; also the point at the far north or south of the Earth | Goes with North Pole | Example The storm knocked down a telephone pole outside our house. |
| pollnoun/poʊl/ | Meaning a study in which many people are asked their opinion about something | Goes with opinion poll | Example A recent poll shows that most young people want to work from home. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Scientists are worried about the ice melting at the North .