B1
embarrass vs embarrassed
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| embarrassverb/ɪmˈber.əs/ | Meaning to make someone feel shy, awkward or ashamed in front of other people | Goes with embarrass someone in front of | Example My dad always embarrasses me by singing loudly in the supermarket. |
| embarrassedadjective/ɪmˈber.əst/ | Meaning feeling shy, nervous or ashamed because of what other people think of you | Goes with embarrassed about | Example He was too embarrassed to admit he didn't understand the question. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Some patients are too to describe their symptoms to a doctor.