C2
grief vs grievance
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| griefnoun/ɡriːf/ | Meaning very deep sadness, especially after someone dies | Goes with deep grief | Example She was overcome with grief when she heard the news. |
| grievancenoun/ˈɡriː.vəns/ | Meaning a reason to complain because you feel you were treated unfairly; also the official complaint itself | Goes with file a grievance | Example Any employee can file a grievance if they feel they are treated unfairly. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It took her years to cope with after her husband died.