C1
tedious vs tiring
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| tediousadjective/ˈtiː.di.əs/ | Meaning boring because it goes on too long or keeps repeating the same thing | Goes with tedious task | Example Entering hundreds of invoices by hand is tedious, so we bought new software. |
| tiringadjective/ˈtaɪr.ɪŋ/ | Meaning making you feel that you need to rest or sleep | Goes with tiring day | Example It was a long, tiring day, so I went to bed early. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Night shifts can be extremely for nurses.