Cool MateAnalyze vs Examine vs Review vs Study vs We have all been poring over
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Analyze
Top 2,000 (common)B1
Examine
Top 2,000 (common)B1verb
Review
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
Study
Top 1,000 (very common)A1noun
We have all been poring over
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
| Analyze | Examine | Review | Study | We have all been poring over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //əˈnælaɪz//🇺🇸 //əˈnæl.aɪz// | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnz/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnz/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/","/ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈvjuː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈvjuː/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈstʌdi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈstʌdi/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //pɔːrɪŋ ˈəʊvə//🇺🇸 //pɔrɪŋ ˈoʊvɚ// |
| Meaning | To look at something closely to understand it better | to look at something carefully to learn more about it | To look at something again to check or evaluate it. | To learn about something by reading, practicing, or working. | We have all been looking at something very carefully. |
| Example | The teacher asked us to analyze the poem's themes. | The doctor will examine your health thoroughly during the check-up. | I wrote a review of the new restaurant that just opened. | I need to do my study for math class. | We have all been poring over the data to find any trends. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | B1 | A2 | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | noun | noun | ||
| Collocations | analyze data, analyze results, analyze a problem, analyze trends, analyze information | carefully, closely, in detail, aim to, attempt to, be designed to, for, let us examine…, carefully, closely, in detail, aim to, attempt to, be designed to, for, let us examine… | enthusiastic, excellent, favourable/favorable, do, write, give something, appear, copy, article, do, class, session, materials, review for, careful, complete, comprehensive, ask for, call for, seek, take place, cover something, deal with something, board, body, committee, under review, up for review, review by | full-time, part-time, graduate, course, programme/program, take up, group, programme/program, leave, study for, an area of study, a field of study, further, begin, undertake, continue, area, business, cultural, do, lecture in, teach, department, course, programme/program, current, new, present, commission, fund, support, take place, aim at something, aim to do something, group, session, according to a/the study, in a/the study, under study, an area of study, a field of study, the author of a/the study | poring over books, poring over data, poring over reports, poring over documents, poring over details |
| Antonyms | ignore, overlook | ignore, overlook, neglect | ignore, overlook | ignore, neglect, overlook | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'analyses' in plural form., Using 'analyze' as a noun instead of 'analysis'., Mixing up 'analyze' with 'evaluate' or 'assess'. | Confused with 'inspect' — 'examine' is broader than just checking for flaws., Misusing the tense — should use 'examined' for past actions, not 'examine'., Incorrect prepositions — do not say 'examine to' but 'examine for' in some contexts. | Using 'review' as a noun and verb without context (needs clear subject or object)., Confusing 'review' with 'revise' (review is for checking, revise is for changing)., Saying 'make a review' instead of 'write a review.' | 'Study' is often confused with 'study for'; learners may incorrectly say 'study the exam'., Learners might forget to use 'study' with an object, saying 'I study' instead of 'I study math'., Misusing prepositions, saying 'study at school' instead of 'study in school'. | Confusing 'pouring' with 'poring', Using it with an object that is not suitable for analysis, Misplacing the tense with past instead of present perfect |
| Usage notes | Used in academic and professional contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless relevant to the discussion. | Use 'examine' in formal contexts like academic writing or professional discussions. It may sound out of place in casual conversations, where 'look at' might be preferred. | Use 'review' in both formal and informal contexts, like schoolwork or feedback on a product. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless discussing specific topics. | Used in academic and everyday contexts. Avoid using in highly informal situations where simpler words could suffice. | Use this phrase when discussing detailed analysis. It's neutral, suitable for both spoken and written contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Analyze vs Examine vs Review vs Study vs We have all been poring over
What's the difference between Analyze, Examine, Review, Study, and We have all been poring over?
Analyze: To look at something closely to understand it better Examine: to look at something carefully to learn more about it Review: To look at something again to check or evaluate it. Study: To learn about something by reading, practicing, or working. We have all been poring over: We have all been looking at something very carefully.
Can you show an example of each?
Analyze: The teacher asked us to analyze the poem's themes. Examine: The doctor will examine your health thoroughly during the check-up. Review: I wrote a review of the new restaurant that just opened. Study: I need to do my study for math class. We have all been poring over: We have all been poring over the data to find any trends.
Can I use Analyze, Examine, Review, Study, and We have all been poring over interchangeably?
Not always. Analyze, Examine, Review, Study, and We have all been poring over 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.