B2
rotten vs spoiled
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| rottenadjective/ˈrɑː.tən/ | Meaning gone bad and soft because it is old; also (informal) very bad or unpleasant | Goes with rotten egg | Example Throw away those rotten bananas before they attract flies. |
| spoiledadjective/spɔɪld/ | Meaning (of a child) badly behaved because they always get what they want; also (of food) gone bad | Goes with spoiled brat | Example He's a bit spoiled, he cries if he doesn't get a new toy. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Mangoes go quickly in hot weather.