Cool MateAdmit vs Take him in
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Admit
Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb
Take him in
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Admit
| Admit | Take him in | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ədˈmɪt/","/ədˈmɪts/","/ədˈmɪtɪd/","/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ədˈmɪt/","/ədˈmɪts/","/ədˈmɪtɪd/","/ədˈmɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //teɪk hɪm ɪn//🇺🇸 //teɪk hɪm ɪn// |
| Meaning | To say that something is true, especially something you want to keep secret. | To accept someone into your home or group. |
| Example | She had to admit that she was wrong about the decision. | After the storm, we decided to take him in until he could get back on his feet. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | freely, readily, frankly, be forced to, have to, must, to, I don’t mind admitting, freely, readily, frankly, be forced to, have to, must, to, I don’t mind admitting | take in a guest, take him in warmly, take her in without hesitation |
| Antonyms | deny, refuse | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'admit' vs 'accept' - they have different meanings., Using 'admit' without an object, e.g., saying 'I admit' without specifying what., Incorrectly using 'admit to' with a noun, instead of 'admit' with a clause. | Confusing with 'take in' which means to absorb information., Incorrectly using past tense without 'him' (e.g., 'took him in'). |
| Usage notes | Use in contexts where someone is confessing or acknowledging something. It's suitable in both personal and formal scenarios. Avoid in very casual conversations where simpler words might suffice. | Used in informal contexts to describe accepting someone. Not appropriate in formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Admit vs Take him in
What's the difference between Admit and Take him in?
Admit: To say that something is true, especially something you want to keep secret. Take him in: To accept someone into your home or group.
Which is more common: Admit and Take him in?
Admit is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Admit: She had to admit that she was wrong about the decision. Take him in: After the storm, we decided to take him in until he could get back on his feet.
Can I use Admit and Take him in interchangeably?
Not always. Admit and Take him in 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.