B1
scared vs scary
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| scaredadjective/skerd/ | Meaning feeling fear or worry because something bad might happen | Goes with scared of | Example I was scared of the dark when I was little. |
| scaryadjective/ˈsker.i/ | Meaning making you feel afraid or nervous | Goes with scary movie | Example We watched a scary movie, and then nobody wanted to sleep alone. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Losing your wallet in a foreign city is pretty .