Cool MateAdmire vs Like i lost the __
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Admire
Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb
Like i lost the __
Top 1,000 (very common)
| Admire | Like i lost the __ | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ədˈmaɪə(r)/","/ədˈmaɪəz/","/ədˈmaɪəd/","/ədˈmaɪərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ədˈmaɪər/","/ədˈmaɪərz/","/ədˈmaɪərd/","/ədˈmaɪərɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //laɪk//🇺🇸 //laɪk// |
| Meaning | To think highly of someone or something and appreciate their qualities. | To feel a strong emotional connection or preference for something. |
| Example | I really admire her dedication to her work. | Like, I lost the track of time while reading my favorite book. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | deeply, enormously, greatly, have to, about, for, be generally admired, be widely admired, can’t help admiring, pause to, stop to, stand back to | like a friend, like a boss, like crazy |
| Antonyms | despise, disdain, scorn | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'admiration' as a verb., Incorrectly using 'admire' without an object., Using 'admire' inappropriately in casual contexts. | Confusing 'like' with 'as' in comparisons., Overusing 'like' as a filler word in sentences., Using 'like' incorrectly for preferences in formal writing. |
| Usage notes | Use 'admire' when you want to express respect or approval for someone or something. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English, but might come across as less common in very casual conversations. | Use 'like' to express enjoyment or preference, but not in formal contexts. In conversational English, it's more common. |
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Frequently asked questions: Admire vs Like i lost the __
What's the difference between Admire and Like i lost the __?
Admire: To think highly of someone or something and appreciate their qualities. Like i lost the __: To feel a strong emotional connection or preference for something.
Can you show an example of each?
Admire: I really admire her dedication to her work. Like i lost the __: Like, I lost the track of time while reading my favorite book.
Can I use Admire and Like i lost the __ interchangeably?
Not always. Admire and Like i lost the __ 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.