Cool MateAchieve vs Now fulfil them all
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Achieve
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Now fulfil them all
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Achieve
| Achieve | Now fulfil them all | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈtʃiːv/","/əˈtʃiːvz/","/əˈtʃiːvd/","/əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈtʃiːv/","/əˈtʃiːvz/","/əˈtʃiːvd/","/əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //fʊlˈfɪl//🇺🇸 //fəlˈfɪl// |
| Meaning | To successfully reach a goal or complete something. | Do everything that is needed or required. |
| Example | She worked hard to achieve her goals. | You must now fulfil them all if you want to succeed. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | fail to, be able to, try to, fail to, be able to, try to | fulfil a requirement, fulfil an obligation, fulfil a promise |
| Antonyms | fail, miss, lose | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'complete' or 'accomplish', Using 'achieve' with non-count nouns incorrectly, Mistakenly using 'achieve' in informal settings | Confused with 'fill' - they have different meanings., Using 'fulfill' with incorrect objects, like 'fulfill to' instead of 'fulfill them'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'achieve' when talking about completing a goal or success in a task. It's appropriate in both personal and professional contexts, but avoid it in very casual conversations. | Used in both formal and neutral contexts. Commonly used in instructions or when referring to meeting obligations. Avoid in casual conversation. |
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Frequently asked questions: Achieve vs Now fulfil them all
What's the difference between Achieve and Now fulfil them all?
Achieve: To successfully reach a goal or complete something. Now fulfil them all: Do everything that is needed or required.
Which is more common: Achieve and Now fulfil them all?
Achieve is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Achieve: She worked hard to achieve her goals. Now fulfil them all: You must now fulfil them all if you want to succeed.
Can I use Achieve and Now fulfil them all interchangeably?
Not always. Achieve and Now fulfil them all 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.