Cool MateAccommodate vs Supply
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Accommodate
Top 2,000 (common)B2verb
Supply
Top 1,000 (very common)B1noun
Most common: Supply
| Accommodate | Supply | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈkɒmədeɪt/","/əˈkɒmədeɪts/","/əˈkɒmədeɪtɪd/","/əˈkɒmədeɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈkɑːmədeɪt/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪts/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/","/əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/səˈplaɪ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈplaɪ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To make space or provide for someone or something. | to give or provide something that is needed |
| Example | The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests. | The company is struggling to meet the demand for their product due to a shortage in supply. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | B1 |
| Part of speech | verb | noun |
| Collocations | comfortably, easily, readily, be able to, can, comfortably, easily, readily, be able to, can | total, available, endless, have, get, lay in, increase, fall, exceed demand, chain, line, network, supply of, supply to, be in short supply, demand and supply, supply and demand, abundant, plentiful, limited, bring, bring in, lay in, hold out, last, be depleted, supply of |
| Antonyms | disaccommodate, refuse | demand, deprivation |
| Common mistakes | 'Accommodate' is often confused with 'accommodating' as an adjective., Learners sometimes forget the double 'c' in 'accommodate'., Some may incorrectly use 'accommodate to' instead of just 'accommodate'. | Confusing with 'supplement' when more than just providing is meant, Using as a noun instead of a verb, e.g., 'to supply' vs 'the supply', Incorrectly conjugating the verb in different tenses |
| Usage notes | Use 'accommodate' when talking about making adjustments or providing for someone's needs. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid using in overly casual settings. | Use 'supply' when referring to providing goods or resources. It is neutral and can be used in business, education, and everyday contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations. |
Frequently asked questions: Accommodate vs Supply
What's the difference between Accommodate and Supply?
Accommodate: To make space or provide for someone or something. Supply: to give or provide something that is needed
Which is more common: Accommodate and Supply?
Supply is the most common in everyday English.
Are Accommodate and Supply the same CEFR level?
Accommodate: B2, Supply: B1 on the CEFR scale.
Can I use Accommodate and Supply interchangeably?
Not always. Accommodate and Supply 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.