B2
refuge vs refugee
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| refugenoun/ˈref.juːdʒ/ | Meaning a place or situation that gives protection from danger or trouble | Goes with take refuge | Example During the storm, villagers took refuge in the school building. |
| refugeenoun/ˌref.juˈdʒiː/ | Meaning a person who has had to leave their country because of war, danger or disaster | Goes with refugee camp | Example Millions of refugees have fled the fighting and crossed into neighboring countries. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We took under a bridge until the rain stopped.