Appreciated vs Marveled at its beauty
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Appreciated
Top 1,000 (very common)
Marveled at its beauty
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Appreciated
| Appreciated | Marveled at its beauty | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd//🇺🇸 //əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd// | 🇬🇧 //ˈmɑːv.əld æt ɪts ˈbjuː.ti//🇺🇸 //ˈmɑːrv.əld æt ɪts ˈbjuːti// |
| Meaning | To be thankful or show that something is good. | Felt amazed by how beautiful something is. |
| Example | Her efforts were truly appreciated by the whole team. | She marveled at its beauty as the sun set behind the waves. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | greatly appreciated, deeply appreciated, much appreciated, sincerely appreciated | marveled at its beauty, marveled at the scenery, marveled at the artwork, marveled at the design, marveled at the performance |
| Antonyms | unappreciated, disregarded, valued less | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing with 'appreciate' - '-d' shows past tense., Using 'appreciated' as a standalone greeting. | Confused with 'marveled by' instead of 'marveled at'., Omitting 'at' in the phrase., Using it in overly casual contexts. |
| Usage notes | Use 'appreciated' to express gratitude. Suitable for both spoken and written communication, but avoid in overly casual contexts. | Use 'marveled at its beauty' in neutral contexts to express admiration, often for art, nature, or impressive things. |
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Frequently asked questions: Appreciated vs Marveled at its beauty
What's the difference between Appreciated and Marveled at its beauty?
Appreciated: To be thankful or show that something is good. Marveled at its beauty: Felt amazed by how beautiful something is.
Which is more common: Appreciated and Marveled at its beauty?
Appreciated is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Appreciated: Her efforts were truly appreciated by the whole team. Marveled at its beauty: She marveled at its beauty as the sun set behind the waves.
Can I use Appreciated and Marveled at its beauty interchangeably?
Not always. Appreciated and Marveled at its beauty 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.