B2
injured vs wounded
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| injuredadjective/ˈɪn.dʒərd/ | Meaning hurt in an accident, fight or attack, or hurt in your feelings | Goes with seriously injured | Example The injured driver was taken to the nearest hospital by ambulance. |
| woundedadjective/ˈwuːn.dɪd/ | Meaning hurt by a weapon or in a fight or accident | Goes with — | Example The wounded soldiers were taken to the nearest hospital by helicopter. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The soldiers were taken to the nearest hospital by helicopter.