Words / A1

ik-SYT-ing/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

Exciting describes the thing: an exciting film, an exciting match. Excited describes how you feel: I am excited. This pair is a classic mix-up. Boring / bored follow the same pattern. Very exciting; not much exciting.

Meaning

Making you feel very happy and interested.

Examples

• “The match was exciting.”
• “The ending was really exciting.”
• “It is exciting to visit a new city.”

Good to know

exciting = the thing. excited = how you feel. Pattern: boring / bored.

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