B2
terrified vs terrifying
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| terrifiedadjective/ˈter.ə.faɪd/ | Meaning so frightened that you can hardly think or move | Goes with terrified of | Example I'm terrified of snakes, so I never go hiking without long boots. |
| terrifyingadjective/ˈter.ə.faɪ.ɪŋ/ | Meaning causing very strong fear | Goes with terrifying experience | Example It was a terrifying experience to be alone in the dark forest. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The noise was utterly at night.