Cool MateDischarge vs Release us
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Discharge
Top 2,000 (common)C1verb
Release us
Top 2,000 (common)
| Discharge | Release us | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒɪz/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒd/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪz/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/","/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //rɪˈliːs//🇺🇸 //rɪˈlis// |
| Meaning | To let go or release someone or something. | To let go or set free. |
| Example | The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow morning after the final checkup. | The authorities decided to release us after the investigation was complete. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | dishonourably/dishonorably, honourably/honorably, from, conditionally, formally, directly, from, into, fully, properly, faithfully, accidentally | release a statement, release energy, release a prisoner, release tension, release a film |
| Antonyms | charge, detain | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'charge' which means to accuse or demand payment., Using 'discharge' incorrectly for emotional release instead of physical or legal release., Mixing up the verb form with the noun form. | 'Release' used incorrectly with 'in' instead of 'from'., Confusing 'release' with 'reveal'., 'Release' often misused in passive voice without the correct subject. |
| Usage notes | Use 'discharge' when discussing the release of a duty, responsibility, or patient, especially in medical or legal contexts. Avoid in informal settings. | Use 'release' in contexts where something is being let go, like a person or an object. Formal situations prefer 'release' over informal phrases like 'let go'. |
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Frequently asked questions: Discharge vs Release us
What's the difference between Discharge and Release us?
Discharge: To let go or release someone or something. Release us: To let go or set free.
Can you show an example of each?
Discharge: The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow morning after the final checkup. Release us: The authorities decided to release us after the investigation was complete.
Can I use Discharge and Release us interchangeably?
Not always. Discharge and Release us 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.