B2
unfamiliar vs unknown
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| unfamiliaradjective/ˌʌn.fəˈmɪl.jər/ | Meaning not known to you, or not experienced before | Goes with unfamiliar with | Example I am unfamiliar with this software, so I need some training. |
| unknownadjective/ʌnˈnoʊn/ | Meaning not known or not famous; not familiar to people | Goes with — | Example The writer was almost unknown until her second book became a huge success. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many tourists are with local customs.