B2
rebate vs refund
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| rebatenoun/ˈriː.beɪt/ | Meaning money paid back to you after you have paid, for example after buying a product or paying tax | Goes with claim a rebate | Example The tax rebate arrived in my account two weeks after I filed. |
| refundnoun/ˈriː.fʌnd/ | Meaning money that is given back to you, for example when you return something you bought | Goes with full refund | Example The shoes were too small, so I took them back and asked for a refund. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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