B1
envious vs jealous
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| enviousadjective/ˈen.vi.əs/ | Meaning unhappy because you want what another person has | Goes with — | Example She felt envious when her friend showed us the new apartment. |
| jealousadjective/ˈdʒel.əs/ | Meaning unhappy or angry because someone has something you want, or afraid of losing someone's love | Goes with jealous of | Example Some people become jealous if their partner chats with old friends online. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She was when her best friend got the scholarship she wanted.