B2
mercy vs pity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| mercynoun/ˈmɜːr.si/ | Meaning kindness shown to someone, especially by not punishing or hurting them | Goes with at the mercy of | Example Small farmers are at the mercy of the weather. |
| pitynoun/ˈpɪt.i/ | Meaning A feeling of sadness for someone who is suffering or in trouble. | Goes with — | Example She felt pity for the old man who was standing alone in the rain. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The champion showed no and won six–nil.