B2
creepy vs scary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| creepyadjective/ˈkriː.pi/ | Meaning strange and a little frightening, making you feel uncomfortable | Goes with creepy feeling | Example A man kept staring at me on the bus; it was really creepy. |
| scaryadjective/ˈsker.i/ | Meaning making you feel afraid or nervous | Goes with scary movie | Example We watched a scary movie, and then nobody wanted to sleep alone. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I had a feeling that someone was watching me.