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faith2k
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 Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:35 am Post subject: frightened etc. |
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What is the difference between I was "frightened" and I was "terrified"?
Are there any slightest differences between these two words?
Additionally, when you get lost in a new city, what would you usually say you have felt in formal conversation? (I think "I was scared" or "I panicked" are a little informal.)
One more thing: Can you say "I lost my way" for "I got lost." "lost my way" sounds a little akward to me.
Thank you.
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m_prime
Joined: 28 Dec 2008
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Location: Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:02 am Post subject: |
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Hi Faith 2K
Both 'frightened' and 'terrified' have a similar meaning but 'terrified' is the stronger of the two.
There are lots of synonyms that could be used instead of 'scared' or 'panicked'. Starting with the weakest: apprehensive, anxious, panic-stricken, petrified, etc.
'I lost my way' and 'I got lost' are both fine. 'I lost my way' is a more formal phrase. |
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teacher-simon
Joined: 15 Jan 2009
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Location: Beijing, China
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Faith,
Well I think m_prime has explained this nicely, I guess I'd just like to ask what level of fear you are wanting to describe. As m_prime said, terrified is at a higher level than frightened, so for example "I was frightened when I watched that horror film", but "I was terrified when I went mountain climbing in New Zealand".
How did you feel (or what level of fear do you want to describe)?
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