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statue vs statute
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| statuenoun/ˈstætʃ.uː/ | Meaning a figure of a person or animal made from stone, metal or wood | Goes with — | Example There is a bronze statue of a famous poet in the square. |
| statutenoun/ˈstætʃ.uːt/ | Meaning a written law passed by a parliament or similar official body | Goes with pass a statute | Example Under the statute, workers can claim extra pay for night shifts. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Parliament passed a new to protect rivers from pollution.