B2
time vs timing
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. |
| timingnoun/ˈtaɪ.mɪŋ/ | Meaning the choice of when something happens, or the skill of doing something at the right moment | Goes with perfect timing | Example You arrived just as dinner was ready; perfect timing! |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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