LoginInjured vs. Hurt
I'm pretty sure you've come across these two terms, haven't you? Well, if you're wondering what their differences are, I'm here to teach you. C'mon.
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both refer to suffering from pain. However, someone can be hurt on an emotional level. In other words, 'hurt' can be physical or emotional, but an 'injured' person only suffers from physical pain.
Differences
As mentioned above, when someone is 'injured', someone/something has caused them physical pain. Look at the examples below:
Adam glanced at his
Oh my God! Her
'Hurt', on the other hand, can refer to emotional pain. In other words, someone can be physically or emotionally hurt. Take a look at the examples below:
She
Nobody ever tells us that being emotionally
Similarities
Both refer to suffering from pain. Check out the examples below:
The doctor said that his head was badly
How can I ever forgive someone who has
Are They Interchangeable?
Although they both refer to being in pain, they cannot be used interchangeably. 'Hurt' is broader than 'injured'. Compare:
✓ She felt
X She felt
As you can see, this one makes no sense.
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