B2
down vs upset
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| downadjective/daʊn/ | Meaning feeling sad or unhappy (informal); also (of a computer system) not working | Goes with feel down | Example She's been a bit down since her best friend moved to Australia. |
| upsetadjective/ʌpˈset/ | Meaning unhappy or worried because something bad or unexpected has happened | Goes with — | Example She was upset because her friends forgot her birthday. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
I was really after the match, but my friends cheered me up.