C2
residual vs residue
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| residualadjective/rɪˈzɪdʒ.u.əl/ | Meaning remaining after most of something has gone or been used | Goes with residual heat | Example Even after you turn off the stove, the residual heat can still burn you. |
| residuenoun/ˈrez.ə.duː/ | Meaning a small amount of something that remains after most of it has gone or been used | Goes with pesticide residue | Example Tests found pesticide residue on a third of the vegetables sold at the market. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The oven uses heat to finish cooking the bread.