B1
telegram vs telegraph
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| telegramnoun/ˈtel.ə.ɡræm/ | Meaning a message sent by an electric signal over wires, printed and delivered by hand, used before email | Goes with send a telegram | Example My grandfather received a telegram announcing the birth of his son. |
| telegraphnoun/ˈtel.ə.ɡræf/ | Meaning An old system for sending messages over long distances by wire. | Goes with — | Example Before the telephone, people sent urgent news by telegraph. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He opened the envelope and read the twice.