B1
takeaway vs takeout
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| takeawaynoun/ˈteɪk.ə.weɪ/ | Meaning a meal cooked in a restaurant that you buy and carry home to eat | Goes with order a takeaway | Example We were too tired to cook, so we ordered a takeaway. |
| takeoutnoun/ˈteɪk.aʊt/ | Meaning cooked food you buy at a restaurant to eat at home (American; British say takeaway) | Goes with order takeout | Example I'm too tired to cook, let's just get takeout tonight. |
Which word fits?
1 of 7Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Living on every single night gets really expensive.