Cooperation vs We a good partnership

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Cooperation

Top 2,000 (common)

We a good partnership

Top 2,000 (common)
 CooperationWe a good partnership
Pronunciation🇬🇧 //kəʊˈɒpəreɪʃən//🇺🇸 //koʊˈɑːpəreɪʃən//🇬🇧 //wiː ə gʊd ˈpɑːtənʃɪp//🇺🇸 //wi ə ɡʊd ˈpɑrtənʃɪp//
MeaningWorking together with others for a common goal.We have a good working relationship.
ExampleThe success of the project relied on the cooperation of all team members.We have a good partnership that helps both our companies grow.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
How commonTop 2,000 (common)Top 2,000 (common)
Collocationsinternational cooperation, mutual cooperation, effective cooperation, cooperation agreement, cooperation betweenform a partnership, establish a partnership, good business partnership
Antonymscompetition, conflict, opposition-
Common mistakesConfused with 'collaboration' - cooperation involves joint effort, while collaboration emphasizes the act of contributing., Using 'cooperation' with singular verbs - it's often used as a collective noun.Omitting 'have': Many learners mistakenly say 'We a good partnership.', Using 'is' instead of 'have': Some may say 'We is a good partnership.'
Usage notesUse in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing teamwork or collaboration.This phrase is used to express positive collaboration. It fits in formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual settings.

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Frequently asked questions: Cooperation vs We a good partnership

What's the difference between Cooperation and We a good partnership?

Cooperation: Working together with others for a common goal. We a good partnership: We have a good working relationship.

Can you show an example of each?

Cooperation: The success of the project relied on the cooperation of all team members. We a good partnership: We have a good partnership that helps both our companies grow.

Can I use Cooperation and We a good partnership interchangeably?

Not always. Cooperation and We a good partnership 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.

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