C2
tamper vs temper
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| tamperverb/ˈtæm.pər/ | Meaning to touch or change something without permission, in a way that may damage it | Goes with — | Example Someone tampered with the lock, so we called the police. |
| temperverb/ˈtem.pər/ | Meaning to make something less strong or extreme by adding something that balances it | Goes with tempered by | Example Experts urged fans to temper their expectations before the team's first match. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Shade trees help the effects of extreme heat in cities.