Cool MateCommitment vs We have a responsibility
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Commitment
Top 2,000 (common)B2noun
We have a responsibility
Top 2,000 (common)
| Commitment | We have a responsibility | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɪtmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmɪtmənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //wiː hæv ə rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪləti//🇺🇸 //wi hæv ə rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti// |
| Meaning | A promise to do something or stay loyal. | It is our duty to do something. |
| Example | His commitment to the project ensured its success. | As citizens, we have a responsibility to vote. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | absolute, complete, full, degree, level, give, make, demonstrate, commitment on, commitment to, a lack of commitment, absolute, complete, full, degree, level, give, make, demonstrate, commitment on, commitment to, a lack of commitment, big, considerable, major, have, take on, fulfil/fulfill, commitment on, heavy, time, commitment of | have a duty, take responsibility, share responsibility |
| Antonyms | disloyalty, indifference | irresponsibility, carelessness |
| Common mistakes | Using 'commitment' without specifying what it's to., Confusing 'commitment' with 'commit' as a verb., 'Commitment' often misused in informal contexts. | Using 'responsibilities' in place of 'responsibility' when referring to a single obligation., Misplacing emphasis, leading to misunderstanding of the duty., Using 'have' incorrectly, e.g., 'we are responsibility' instead of 'we have a responsibility'. |
| Usage notes | Used when discussing promises or obligations in personal or professional contexts. It's generally appropriate in serious discussions and may not fit casual chatting. | This phrase is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts when discussing duties or obligations. Avoid slang contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Commitment vs We have a responsibility
What's the difference between Commitment and We have a responsibility?
Commitment: A promise to do something or stay loyal. We have a responsibility: It is our duty to do something.
Can you show an example of each?
Commitment: His commitment to the project ensured its success. We have a responsibility: As citizens, we have a responsibility to vote.
Can I use Commitment and We have a responsibility interchangeably?
Not always. Commitment and We have a responsibility 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.