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sentiment vs sentimental
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sentimentnoun/ˈsen.tə.mənt/ | Meaning an opinion or feeling about something, especially one shared by many people | Goes with public sentiment | Example Public sentiment turned against the project after the floods. |
| sentimentaladjective/ˌsen.təˈmen.təl/ | Meaning connected with feelings and memories rather than practical value; also showing too much soft emotion | Goes with sentimental value | Example The old watch isn't worth much, but it has great sentimental value. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Many people have a attachment to their childhood home.