B2
heartbreaking vs heartbroken
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| heartbreakingadjective/ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/ | Meaning causing very strong sadness and sympathy | Goes with heartbreaking story | Example The film tells a heartbreaking story of two friends separated by war. |
| heartbrokenadjective/ˈhɑːrt.broʊ.kən/ | Meaning feeling extremely sad because of a great disappointment or loss | Goes with — | Example She was heartbroken when her dog died after fifteen years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She was when her dog died after fifteen years.