What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wanted
Example
I wanted a new car, but I couldn't afford it. [wanted: past tense verb]
Example
The company wanted to hire someone with experience in marketing. [wanted: past tense verb]
Example
She wanted to travel the world and experience different cultures. [wanted: past tense verb]
coveted
Example
The coveted award was given to the best actor of the year. [coveted: adjective]
Example
The championship trophy was the most coveted prize in the sport. [coveted: adjective]
Example
She coveted her neighbor's luxurious lifestyle and expensive possessions. [coveted: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wanted is more commonly used in everyday language, while coveted is less frequently used and more formal.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between wanted and coveted?
Coveted is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language, while wanted is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
