B2
envy vs jealous
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| envyverb/ˈen.vi/ | Meaning to wish you had something that another person has | Goes with really envy | Example I really envy people who can sleep anywhere. |
| 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.
As a teenager, I secretly my brother's freedom.