Cool MateCondition vs Provision
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Condition
Top 1,000 (very common)A2noun
Provision
Top 3,000 (common)C1noun
Most common: Condition
| Condition | Provision | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈdɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈdɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/prəˈvɪʒn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prəˈvɪʒn/"]/ |
| Meaning | A state or situation that must be met or that affects something. | A supply or arrangement for future needs. |
| Example | The condition of the car was poor after the long trip. | The provision of clean water is essential for the health of the community. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | C1 |
| Part of speech | noun | noun |
| Collocations | excellent, good, immaculate, assess, evaluate, in… condition, critical, serious, stable, get better, improve, deteriorate, assess, monitor, in a… condition, in… condition, out of condition, be in no condition to do something, medical, life-threatening, serious, have, suffer from, be born with, favourable/favorable, good, ideal, live in, work in, work under, exist, persist, prevail, in condition, under condition, favourable/favorable, good, ideal, live in, work in, work under, exist, persist, prevail, in condition, under condition, strict, special, attach, impose, lay down, apply, on condition that, on… condition, under… condition, a breach of a condition, conditions of employment, sale, etc., terms and conditions, necessary, sufficient, create, condition for, human, improve | federal, private, state, provision of, full, adequate, detailed, make, contain, include, apply, allow something, require something, provision against, provision for, buy, stock up on, stock up with, full, adequate, detailed, make, contain, include, apply, allow something, require something, provision against, provision for |
| Antonyms | disorder, chaos, confusion | deprivation, deficit |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'conditions' as in multiple situations., Used incorrectly with verbs that don't match its meaning., Omitting the context, like 'condition of' instead of just 'condition'. | Confused with 'provisions' as just food supplies., Used 'provision' when 'provide' is needed., Misunderstood as a verb instead of a noun. |
| Usage notes | Used in both everyday conversation and formal settings. More formal when discussing health or legal matters, while informal uses may be seen in everyday discussions about preferences. | Use 'provision' when discussing supplies, especially in a formal context like law or business. It's less common in casual conversations. |
Frequently asked questions: Condition vs Provision
What's the difference between Condition and Provision?
Condition: A state or situation that must be met or that affects something. Provision: A supply or arrangement for future needs.
Which is more common: Condition and Provision?
Condition is the most common in everyday English.
Are Condition and Provision the same CEFR level?
Condition: A2, Provision: C1 on the CEFR scale.
Can I use Condition and Provision interchangeably?
Not always. Condition and Provision 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.