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envy vs jealous

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Last updated: June 08, 2024

envy

The word 'envy' is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire for something that someone else has.

Use 'envy' when you want something that someone else has and you wish you had it too.

Examples:

  • She felt envy towards her friend's new car.
  • His success made her green with envy.

Alternatives:

  • desire
  • covet
  • crave
  • wish for

jealous

The word 'jealous' is correct and commonly used in English to express fear of losing something you have to someone else.

Use 'jealous' when you are worried that someone will take what you have or when you feel possessive about something.

Examples:

  • She was jealous of her partner's attention towards someone else.
  • He became jealous when his friend got a promotion.

Alternatives:

  • envious
  • protective
  • possessive
  • suspicious

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