B2
petrified vs petrifying
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| petrifiedadjective/ˈpet.rə.faɪd/ | Meaning so frightened that you cannot move or think | Goes with petrified of | Example She is petrified of spiders and screams if she sees one. |
| petrifyingadjective/ˈpet.rə.faɪ.ɪŋ/ | Meaning making you feel so afraid that you cannot move or think | Goes with — | Example Being alone in the dark forest was a petrifying experience for the young boy. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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