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rig vs ring
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| rignoun/rɪɡ/ | Meaning a large structure with equipment, used for drilling for oil or gas, especially at sea | Goes with oil rig | Example The company plans to build a new oil rig in the North Sea. |
| ringverb/rɪŋ/ | Meaning to make a sound like a bell, for example when a phone or an alarm goes off | Goes with — | Example My alarm rings at six, but I usually press snooze and sleep again. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Each offshore needs a large support crew.