Word Comparison
Sad
vsDepressed
/sæd/·/dɪˈpɹɛst/
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Quite different — distinct meanings
📖 Definitions
Sad
verbTo make melancholy; to sadden or grieve (someone).
Depressed
verbTo press down.
Also: To make depressed, sad or bored.
💡 When to Use Each
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