B2
time vs timer
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| timeverb/taɪm/ | Meaning to plan when something happens; also to measure how long something takes | Goes with perfectly timed | Example The sale was timed to start just before Tet, when everyone goes shopping. |
| timernoun/ˈtaɪ.mər/ | Meaning a device that measures time and makes a sound or switches something on or off | Goes with set a timer | Example Set the timer for twenty minutes, and the oven will turn off by itself. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Set a so that you do not forget the meeting.