B1
spice vs spicy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| spicenoun/spaɪs/ | Meaning a powder or seed from a plant, used to give food a special or hot taste | Goes with herbs and spices | Example The old market in Hoi An is full of stalls selling herbs and spices. |
| spicyadjective/ˈspaɪ.si/ | Meaning having a strong, hot taste because of spices such as chili | Goes with spicy food | Example I cannot eat spicy food because it hurts my stomach. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The soup was too for the children.