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Tara2 Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Cross

Are 'cross' and 'upset' different?


It might mean that you are cross with them, but it might mean you are upset with them or unhappy about something they said to you, which is not the same as being cross Emotion: angry.

  

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Cross is typically used for a parent/child or similar predicament, whereas upset is used for adults and it applies to situations as well as relationships. " Cross " is generally short-lived and not as strong as upset . She said she is upset.

  • Cross is typically used for a parent/child or similar predicament, whereas upset is used for adults and it applies to situations as well as relationships.
  • " Cross " is generally short-lived and not as strong as upset .
  • She said she is upset.
  • T he case looks set to drag on in court for months to come.
  • Reilly said his client is scared, emotional, upset and worried about her family.
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Cross is typically used for a parent/child or similar predicament, whereas upset is used for adults and it applies to situations as well as relationships. "Cross" is generally short-lived and not as strong as upset.


She said she is upset. The case looks set to drag on in court for months to come.
Reilly said his client is scared, emotional,

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