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When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Convinced
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
Talked me out of it
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Convinced
| Convinced | Talked me out of it | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kənˈvɪnst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈvɪnst/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //tɔːkt miː aʊt əv ɪt//🇺🇸 //tɔkt mi aʊt əv ɪt// |
| Meaning | To believe strongly that something is true or correct. | To convince someone not to do something. |
| Example | She was convinced that she could win the competition. | She really wanted to quit her job, but her friend talked her out of it. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | appear, be, feel, absolutely, completely, fully, of | talked someone out of, talked me out of, talked her out of, talked him out of, talked them out of |
| Antonyms | unconvinced, doubtful, skeptical | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'convince' instead of 'convinced' as an adjective., Confusing 'convinced' with 'persuaded' when only one person believes., Omitting the object when using 'convinced'. | Confused with 'talked about' which means discussing something., Using 'talk' instead of 'talked' in past contexts., Forgetting to include 'me' when addressing someone directly. |
| Usage notes | Use 'convinced' in both formal and informal contexts. It's often followed by 'that' when expressing what someone believes ('convinced that...'). Avoid using in overly casual contexts where slang is preferred. | Use in situations where someone persuades another person to abandon a plan or idea. Avoid in very formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Convinced vs Talked me out of it
What's the difference between Convinced and Talked me out of it?
Convinced: To believe strongly that something is true or correct. Talked me out of it: To convince someone not to do something.
Which is more common: Convinced and Talked me out of it?
Convinced is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Convinced: She was convinced that she could win the competition. Talked me out of it: She really wanted to quit her job, but her friend talked her out of it.
Can I use Convinced and Talked me out of it interchangeably?
Not always. Convinced and Talked me out of it 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.