Cool MateFeat vs Stunt
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Feat
Top 3,000 (common)C1noun
Stunt
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Stunt
| Feat | Stunt | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/fiːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fiːt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //stʌnt//🇺🇸 //stʌnt// |
| Meaning | An achievement or something amazing done. | A trick or action that is done for entertainment. |
| Example | The tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering. | The stunt involved jumping from a helicopter into a lake. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | amazing, astonishing, brilliant, accomplish, achieve, do, feat of | perform a stunt, dangerous stunt, stunt double, amazing stunt, stunt performance |
| Antonyms | failure, defeat | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'feet' when pluralizing., Using in informal contexts where 'achievement' would be better., Mixing up 'feat' with 'feature' which has a different meaning. | Confused with 'stunt' as in to hinder growth., Using 'stunt' as a noun in situations requiring a verb., Mixing up 'stunt' with 'jump' or similar actions. |
| Usage notes | Use 'feat' when talking about remarkable accomplishments, particularly in arts, sports, or science. It’s more appropriate in formal contexts than casual conversations. | Used in contexts involving movies, performances, or impressive actions. Not typically used to describe ordinary actions. |
Frequently asked questions: Feat vs Stunt
What's the difference between Feat and Stunt?
Feat: An achievement or something amazing done. Stunt: A trick or action that is done for entertainment.
Which is more common: Feat and Stunt?
Stunt is the most common in everyday English.
Can I use Feat and Stunt interchangeably?
Not always. Feat and Stunt 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.