B2
avenge vs revenge
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| avengeverb/əˈvendʒ/ | Meaning To hurt someone because they hurt you or someone you love. | Goes with — | Example He promised to avenge his brother, who had been killed in the war. |
| revengenoun/rɪˈvendʒ/ | Meaning harm done to someone because they harmed you first | Goes with take revenge | Example In revenge for the insult, she refused to invite him to the party. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He wants to get on his rival.