Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Words From the Same Family - Appointment v Appointed



Appointment (noun) – a formal arrangement to meet someone on a particular day, time and place
Ø     I’d like to make an appointment with Dr Johnson, please.
Ø     Due to an emergency, Sarah had to cancel her dental  appointment.
Ø     This is the second appointment Sam has missed.


Appointed (adj) – date
Ø     Ten minutes before the appointed time, Alex sat nervously outside the interview room.

Ø     Please remember to come on the appointed date to pick up  your passport.

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