B2
mournful vs mourning
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| mournfuladjective/ˈmɔːrn.fəl/ | Meaning very sad, often in a way that makes you think of death or loss | Goes with mournful eyes | Example A mournful song played as the coffin was carried out of the hall. |
| mourningnoun/ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/ | Meaning the sadness you feel and show after someone has died | Goes with — | Example The whole village was in mourning after the accident. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We heard the cry of a bird somewhere in the forest.