electronics
Electronics(WITH s) refers to (1) the branch of science and technology concerned with
the study, design or use of electronic equipment: ‘a student of electronics’ (2) (used as
a modifier) anything that is connected with this branch: ‘the electronics industry’
electric
My father’s company imports electric goods.
My father’s company imports electrical goods.
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electricity
Our lives depend on the electricity.
Our lives depend on electricity.
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at THE 4
electronic
1
I studied electronic and computers for three years.
I studied electronics and computers for three years.
I work for an electronic company.
I work for an electronics company.
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2
An electronic razor is fine until there is a power cut.
An electric razor is fine until there is a power cut.
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else
She said that she hadn’t told anybody else than her husband.
She said that she hadn’t told anybody other than her husband.
other than = apart from; except for (NOT else than): ‘The two of us had nothing that was worth
stealing other than my watch.’
Compare: ‘I’m tired of this programme; let’s watch something else.’
emergency
We were shown what to do if there was an emergency event.
We were shown what to do in an emergency (situation).
A basic understanding of car engines can be very useful, especially in emergency
cases.
A basic understanding of car engines can be very useful, especially in
emergencies.
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