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treasure vs treasury
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| treasurenoun/ˈtreʒ.ər/ | Meaning a collection of gold, silver, jewels or other valuable things | Goes with — | Example The children searched the island for the pirates' hidden treasure. |
| treasurynoun/ˈtreʒ.ər.i/ | Meaning the government department that manages a country's money; also the money or funds a company holds | Goes with treasury bond | Example She works in the treasury department, where she manages the company's cash and short-term loans. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A ten-year bond pays a fixed interest rate.