B2
terrible vs terrific
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| terribleadjective/ˈter.ə.bəl/ | Meaning very bad or unpleasant | Goes with — | Example We had a terrible journey because the train was late and the weather was awful. |
| terrificadjective/təˈrɪf.ɪk/ | Meaning very good or enjoyable (informal); also very great in amount or degree | Goes with terrific job | Example You did a terrific job organizing the class reunion. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The nurses did a job during the outbreak.