Cool MateIgnore vs Pay no attention to these hypocrites
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Ignore
Top 2,000 (common)B1verb
Pay no attention to these hypocrites
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Ignore
| Ignore | Pay no attention to these hypocrites | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ɪɡˈnɔː//🇺🇸 //ɪɡˈnɔːr// | 🇬🇧 //peɪ nəʊ əˈtɛnʃən tə ðiːz ˈhɪpəkrɪts//🇺🇸 //peɪ noʊ əˈtɛnʃən tə ðiz ˈhɪpəˌkrɪts// |
| Meaning | To pay no attention to something. | Don't focus on these dishonest people. |
| Example | She chose to ignore the rude comments from her classmates. | You should pay no attention to these hypocrites at work. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | ignore a call, ignore the rules, ignore the warning | pay attention, pay compliments, pay respects |
| Antonyms | acknowledge, pay attention, notice | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'neglect' - ignoring implies a choice, neglecting may imply carelessness., Misused in passive forms - typically, ignore is active., Incorrect tense forms - ensure correct past or continuous forms. | Using 'pay attention to' instead of 'pay no attention to'., Confusing 'hypocrites' with similar-sounding words like 'hypotheticals'. |
| Usage notes | Used in everyday conversation and writing. It is neutral; avoid in formal contexts where precise attention is needed. | Use this phrase to advise someone to ignore insincere critics or deceptive people. It’s more casual, suitable for conversations but can also work in informal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Ignore vs Pay no attention to these hypocrites
What's the difference between Ignore and Pay no attention to these hypocrites?
Ignore: To pay no attention to something. Pay no attention to these hypocrites: Don't focus on these dishonest people.
Which is more common: Ignore and Pay no attention to these hypocrites?
Ignore is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Ignore: She chose to ignore the rude comments from her classmates. Pay no attention to these hypocrites: You should pay no attention to these hypocrites at work.
Can I use Ignore and Pay no attention to these hypocrites interchangeably?
Not always. Ignore and Pay no attention to these hypocrites 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.