Cool MateCreate vs Make this possible
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Create
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
Make this possible
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Create
| Create | Make this possible | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kriˈeɪt/","/kriˈeɪts/","/kriˈeɪtɪd/","/kriˈeɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kriˈeɪt/","/kriˈeɪts/","/kriˈeɪtɪd/","/kriˈeɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //meɪk ðɪs ˈpɒsəbl//🇺🇸 //meɪk ðɪs ˈpɑːsəbl// |
| Meaning | To make something new. | To do something that can be done. |
| Example | You can create a beautiful painting with just a few colors. | We need to make this possible for everyone to attend. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | create a plan, create a work of art, create an account, create new ideas, create a problem | make it possible, make this happen, make possibilities, make something possible |
| Antonyms | destroy, dismantle, abolish | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing with 'produce', which may imply manufacturing rather than creative processes., Using 'create' in contexts where 'build' or 'develop' might be more specific. | Confusing 'make' with 'do' in this context., Using 'makes' instead of 'make' for a plural subject., Not using 'this' to refer to a specific situation. |
| Usage notes | Use 'create' when discussing making something that didn't exist before, like art or ideas. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. | Use when expressing the ability or feasibility of an action. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but be careful not to sound too demanding. |
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Frequently asked questions: Create vs Make this possible
What's the difference between Create and Make this possible?
Create: To make something new. Make this possible: To do something that can be done.
Which is more common: Create and Make this possible?
Create is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Create: You can create a beautiful painting with just a few colors. Make this possible: We need to make this possible for everyone to attend.
Can I use Create and Make this possible interchangeably?
Not always. Create and Make this possible 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.