Words / A2

i-LEKTR-ik/ɪˈlektrɪk/

Electric means powered by electricity: an electric car, an electric kettle, electric light. Electrical is common with systems and jobs (electrical equipment, electrical fault). Electronic is about chips and screens. Electricity is the noun. Do not say “an electricity car” — an electric car.

Meaning

Using electricity to work.

Examples

• “They bought an electric kettle for the kitchen.”
• “They replaced the gas hob with an electric one.”
• “Mind the electric fence round the field.”

Good to know

an electric car/kettle. Systems/jobs: electrical. Chips/screens: electronic. Noun: electricity.

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