B2
anxiously vs nervously
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| anxiouslyadverb/ˈæŋk.ʃəs.li/ | Meaning in a worried and nervous way, especially while waiting for something | Goes with wait anxiously | Example We waited anxiously for the doctor to tell us the results. |
| nervouslyadverb/ˈnɜːr.vəs.li/ | Meaning in a way that shows you are worried or afraid | Goes with laugh nervously | Example He laughed nervously when the interviewer asked about his last job. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
, the boy asked where his mother was.