Cool MateAmazing vs That'd be the bomb
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Amazing
Top 1,000 (very common)A1adjective
That'd be the bomb
SlangTop 5,000 (fairly common)
Most formal: AmazingMost common: Amazing
| Amazing | That'd be the bomb | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæt wəd bi ðə bɒm//🇺🇸 //ðæt wəd bi ðə bɑm// |
| Meaning | very good or impressive | That would be great or amazing. |
| Example | The view from the mountain top was simply amazing. | Going to that concert would be the bomb! |
| Register | Neutral | Slang |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, look, sound, absolutely, pretty, rather, be nothing short of amazing | that'd be the bomb, sounds like it’d be the bomb |
| Antonyms | ordinary, unremarkable, boring | That'd be terrible, That'd be awful, That'd be horrible |
| Common mistakes | Overusing it for average things., Confusing it with 'amaze' as a verb., Using it in negative contexts incorrectly. | Used in formal conversations., Confused with 'that'll be the bomb' which is incorrect., Said too seriously, it should be light-hearted. |
| Usage notes | Use 'amazing' to describe something that exceeds expectations. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it excessively in formal writing. | Used informally to express excitement. Avoid in formal settings and professional contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Amazing vs That'd be the bomb
What's the difference between Amazing and That'd be the bomb?
Amazing: very good or impressive That'd be the bomb: That would be great or amazing.
Which is more formal: Amazing and That'd be the bomb?
Amazing is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Amazing and That'd be the bomb?
Amazing is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Amazing: The view from the mountain top was simply amazing. That'd be the bomb: Going to that concert would be the bomb!
Can I use Amazing and That'd be the bomb interchangeably?
Not always. Amazing and That'd be the bomb 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.