Cool MateFeeling vs Mood
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Feeling
Top 1,000 (very common)A1noun
Mood
Top 1,000 (very common)B1noun
| Feeling | Mood | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈfiːlɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfiːlɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/muːd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/muːd/"]/ |
| Meaning | An emotion or state of mind. | A feeling or state of mind. |
| Example | I have a good feeling about this project. | She always seems to be in a cheerful mood during the summer. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | B1 |
| Part of speech | noun | noun |
| Collocations | strong, overwhelming, definite, experience, feel, get, come over somebody, creep over somebody, be mutual, feeling about, feeling of, deep, intense, strong, experience, harbour/harbor, have, sweep over somebody, wash over somebody, well up inside somebody, feeling about, feeling for, feeling of, no hard feelings, deep, intense, strong, experience, harbour/harbor, have, sweep over somebody, wash over somebody, well up inside somebody, feeling about, feeling for, feeling of, no hard feelings, deep, intense, strong, experience, harbour/harbor, have, sweep over somebody, wash over somebody, well up inside somebody, feeling about, feeling for, feeling of, no hard feelings, strong, overwhelming, definite, experience, feel, get, come over somebody, creep over somebody, be mutual, feeling about, feeling of, great, wonderful, genuine, have, develop, with feeling, feeling for, lose, regain, feeling in, great, wonderful, genuine, have, develop, with feeling, feeling for, create, recreate, feeling of | cheerful, cheery, good, be in, get somebody in, put somebody in, change, shift, become…, change, swing, state, be in no mood for something, a change of mood, when the mood strikes you, cheerful, cheery, good, be in, get somebody in, put somebody in, change, shift, become…, change, swing, state, be in no mood for something, a change of mood, when the mood strikes you, cheerful, cheery, good, be in, get somebody in, put somebody in, change, shift, become…, change, swing, state, be in no mood for something, a change of mood, when the mood strikes you |
| Antonyms | apathy, indifference, detachment | cheer, happiness |
| Common mistakes | Confusing 'feeling' with 'sense' in non-emotional contexts., Using 'feeling' as a countable noun (e.g., saying 'a feeling' when referring to a general emotion)., Omitting the gerund form when discussing ongoing emotions (e.g., 'I am feeling happy' vs. 'I feel happy'). | Confusing 'mood' with 'moodiness' or 'mood swings'., Using 'mood' as a verb., Mixing up 'mood' with 'tone' in discussions about writing. |
| Usage notes | Use 'feeling' to express emotions or physical sensations. It's suitable for everyday conversations but may sound vague in formal writing. In specific contexts, you might use more precise terms for emotions. | Use 'mood' to describe how someone feels at a specific time. It works well in both casual and formal settings, but be careful not to confuse it with 'emotion'. |
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Frequently asked questions: Feeling vs Mood
What's the difference between Feeling and Mood?
Feeling: An emotion or state of mind. Mood: A feeling or state of mind.
Which is more advanced: Feeling and Mood?
Mood is the highest level, at B1, on the CEFR scale.
Are Feeling and Mood the same CEFR level?
Feeling: A1, Mood: B1 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Feeling and Mood?
Feeling: noun, Mood: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Feeling: I have a good feeling about this project. Mood: She always seems to be in a cheerful mood during the summer.
Can I use Feeling and Mood interchangeably?
Not always. Feeling and Mood are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.