July 25, 2016

excite

The word "excite" is used when a person feels good about a current of future event.

• The children were excited by the appearance of a clown at the birthday party.
• The clown excited the children so much that they began to scream. One child started to cry.
• The possibilities of a new job excite Nadia.
• The music played by the band excited the audience.

The words "exciting" and "excited" are common adjectives. In this case, remember that a person is excited and a thing is exciting.

• It’s exciting to see a live soccer match.
• Isn’t this exciting?
• We’re so excited about our trip to Europe.
• Do you feel excited about your new job?
• They’re excited to meet their uncle for the first time.
• It was an exciting experience to meet President Obama.

The word "excitement" is a noun.

• The teenagers in the audience expressed their excitement with loud screaming and cheering.
• The woman couldn’t contain her excitement after finding out she was pregnant.
• There’s a lot of excitement in the business community regarding this new construction project.
• Do you feel the excitement?
• Excitement is in the air.

He’s very excited!

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