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Summary
Bored and boring are both adjectives. They mean not interesting.
-ed or -ing
When an adjective has an –ed or –ing form, the –ed form describes the feeling of a person, and the –ing form describes the thing which makes us feel.
I am bored because the TV is boring.
I am frightened because the film is frightening.
It was an interesting talk. I was very interested in what he said.
temporary or permanent
Adjective scan describe temporary feelings or permanent qualities. The difference is in the context.
David is boring.
This describes David's character and can be seen as a permanent feature.
I am bored.
This is a temporary feeling.
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