B2
weaken vs weakness
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| weakenverb/ˈwiː.kən/ | Meaning to become less strong, or to make something less strong or powerful | Goes with weaken the economy | Example Years of serious illness had weakened his heart and lungs. |
| weaknessnoun/ˈwiːk.nəs/ | Meaning a lack of strength, or a fault in someone or something; also a strong liking you can't resist | Goes with strengths and weaknesses | Example In job interviews, people often ask about your strengths and weaknesses. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Don't let one failure your resolve.