Cool MateAdmission vs Permission
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Admission
Permission
| Admission | Permission | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ədˈmɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ədˈmɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/pəˈmɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pərˈmɪʃn/"]/ |
| Meaning | The process of being allowed to enter a place or organization. | Being allowed to do something |
| Example | The admission policy of the university was recently updated to include more diverse applicants. | I need permission from my parents to go out tonight. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | A2 |
| Part of speech | noun | noun |
| Collocations | free, half-price, emergency, apply for, seek, gain, charge, fee, price, on admission, admission to, clear, frank, full, make, admission of, an admission of defeat, an admission of failure, an admission of guilt, free, half-price, emergency, apply for, seek, gain, charge, fee, price, on admission, admission to | full, special, explicit, have, gain, get, with somebody’s permission, without somebody’s permission, permission for, by permission of somebody, full, special, explicit, have, gain, get, with somebody’s permission, without somebody’s permission, permission for, by permission of somebody |
| Antonyms | exclusion, refusal | prohibition, denial |
| Common mistakes | 'Admission' is often confused with 'admittance' — remember 'admission' is the process, while 'admittance' refers to being allowed in., Learners sometimes use 'admission' incorrectly in phrases like 'I admission to the concert' instead of 'I got admission to the concert.', 'Admission' is misused in informal contexts, using more casual words would be more appropriate. | Using 'permission' instead of 'permit' as a verb, Saying 'give permission to' instead of 'grant permission to', Confusing 'permission' with 'permission slip' which is a specific document |
| Usage notes | Typically used in formal contexts such as schools, universities, and events. Avoid using in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'entry' might fit better. | Use 'permission' when talking about getting approval for an action. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in slang settings. |
Frequently asked questions: Admission vs Permission
What's the difference between Admission and Permission?
Admission: The process of being allowed to enter a place or organization. Permission: Being allowed to do something
Which is more advanced: Admission and Permission?
Admission is the highest level, at C1, on the CEFR scale.
Are Admission and Permission the same CEFR level?
Admission: C1, Permission: A2 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Admission and Permission?
Admission: noun, Permission: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Admission: The admission policy of the university was recently updated to include more diverse applicants. Permission: I need permission from my parents to go out tonight.
Can I use Admission and Permission interchangeably?
Not always. Admission and Permission 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.