If we vote the accused guilty vs Sentence

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

If we vote the accused guilty

Top 5,000 (fairly common)

Sentence

Top 1,000 (very common)A1noun
Most common: Sentence
 If we vote the accused guiltySentence
Pronunciation🇬🇧 //ɪf wiː vəʊt ði əˈkjuːzd ˈɡɪlti//🇺🇸 //ɪf wi voʊt ði əˈkjuzd ˈɡɪlti//🇬🇧 /["/ˈsentəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsentəns/"]/
MeaningIf we decide the accused person is guilty.A group of words that express a complete thought.
ExampleIf we vote the accused guilty, they will face severe penalties.She wrote a beautiful sentence in her essay.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
How commonTop 5,000 (fairly common)Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level-A1
Part of speechnoun
Collocationsvote guilty, vote innocent, vote unanimously, jury vote, deliberate verdictlong, short, complete, begin, finish, complete, contain something, have something, structure, maximum, minimum, average, hand down, impose, pass, sentence for, under sentence of death
Antonyms-fragment, phrase, word
Common mistakesIncorrectly using 'voted' instead of 'vote' in present tense., Confusing 'accused' with 'accuse' as a verb., Omitting 'the' before 'accused' when it's specific.Using 'sentence' when referring to a single word., Confusing 'sentence' with 'phrase', which is not a complete thought., Saying 'sentences' when referring to the concept in a general way.
Usage notesUse in legal or formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations. It emphasizes decision-making on accusations.Use 'sentence' when talking about written or spoken language. It's neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in technical or specialized discussions about grammar.

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Frequently asked questions: If we vote the accused guilty vs Sentence

What's the difference between If we vote the accused guilty and Sentence?

If we vote the accused guilty: If we decide the accused person is guilty. Sentence: A group of words that express a complete thought.

Which is more common: If we vote the accused guilty and Sentence?

Sentence is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

If we vote the accused guilty: If we vote the accused guilty, they will face severe penalties. Sentence: She wrote a beautiful sentence in her essay.

Can I use If we vote the accused guilty and Sentence interchangeably?

Not always. If we vote the accused guilty and Sentence 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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