B2
astonished vs astonishing
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| astonishedadjective/əˈstɑː.nɪʃt/ | Meaning very surprised, usually because something is hard to believe | Goes with astonished by | Example We were astonished by how quickly the children learned. |
| astonishingadjective/əˈstɑː.nɪ.ʃɪŋ/ | Meaning very surprising, in a way that is hard to believe | Goes with astonishing number | Example The speed of the city's growth in just ten years is astonishing. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He gave me an look when I told him the price.