C2
recourse vs resource vs source
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| recoursenoun/ˈriː.kɔːrs/ | Meaning a way of getting help or solving a problem, especially when other ways have failed | Goes with legal recourse | Example Customers who were cheated had no legal recourse against the online seller. |
| resourcenoun/ˈriː.sɔːrs/ | Meaning something useful, such as money, people, materials or information, that you can use when needed | Goes with natural resources | Example Vietnam needs to protect its natural resources, such as forests and rivers. |
| sourcenoun/sɔːrs/ | Meaning the place, person or thing that you get something from | Goes with — | Example The river is the main source of water for the town. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The two sides solved the problem without to the courts.