B1
piety vs pity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pietynoun/ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/ | Meaning strong respect for religion, shown in the way a person lives and prays | Goes with religious piety | Example Her piety showed in the way she prayed every morning before work. |
| 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.
Her deep surprised her friends.