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stimulant vs stimulation vs stimulus
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| stimulantnoun/ˈstɪm.jə.lənt/ | Meaning a substance, such as caffeine, that makes the body or mind more active for a time | Goes with a mild stimulant | Example Coffee is a mild stimulant that many people drink to stay awake. |
| stimulationnoun/ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the act of making something more active, or the interest and energy from new experiences | Goes with mental stimulation | Example Many students leave because they feel they lack intellectual stimulation. |
| stimulusnoun/ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ | Meaning something that causes a reaction, or that makes something grow or happen faster | Goes with economic stimulus | Example The government announced a huge stimulus package to support small businesses. |
Which word fits?
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