C1
voluntary vs volunteer
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| voluntaryadjective/ˈvɑː.lən.ter.i/ | Meaning done because you choose to, not because you must; also done without being paid | Goes with voluntary work | Example She does voluntary work at an animal shelter every Saturday. |
| volunteerverb/ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪr/ | Meaning to offer to do something without being asked or paid | Goes with volunteer to | Example Every summer, students volunteer to teach English to children in the mountains. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Attendance at the workshop is purely .