B1
precious vs valuable
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| preciousadjective/ˈpreʃ.əs/ | Meaning very valuable or important, and not to be wasted or lost | Goes with precious time | Example Don't waste your precious time arguing with strangers online. |
| valuableadjective/ˈvæl.ju.ə.bəl/ | Meaning worth a lot of money, or very useful and important | Goes with valuable experience | Example My internship gave me valuable experience that helped me get my first job. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Working in a café gave me experience with customers.