Cool MateImplement vs Putting it into practice
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Implement
Top 1,000 (very common)B2verb
Putting it into practice
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Implement
| Implement | Putting it into practice | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪmplɪment/","/ˈɪmplɪments/","/ˈɪmplɪmentɪd/","/ˈɪmplɪmentɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪmplɪment/","/ˈɪmplɪments/","/ˈɪmplɪmentɪd/","/ˈɪmplɪmentɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈpʊtɪŋ ɪt ˈɪntuː ˈpræktɪs//🇺🇸 //ˈpʊtɪŋ ɪt ˈɪntu ˈpræktɪs// |
| Meaning | To put something into action or use it. | To use an idea or plan in real life. |
| Example | to **implement changes/decisions/policies/reforms** | She is putting it into practice by starting her own business. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | correctly, fully, properly, agree to, decide to, intend to, easily implemented, poorly implemented | put into practice methods, put into practice ideas, put into practice strategies, put into practice skills, put into practice theories |
| Antonyms | abandon, neglect, disregard | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'implement' as a noun instead of a verb., Confusing 'implement' with 'imply'., Using it incorrectly with inanimate objects instead of actions or plans. | Confused with 'putting into practice' and 'putting in practice'; the former is correct in most contexts., Using the phrase incorrectly as 'put in' without 'into practice', which loses the meaning., Misusing the phrase in very informal settings where other phrases might be more appropriate. |
| Usage notes | Typically used in professional or technical contexts when discussing plans, policies, or systems being put into practice. Less common in casual conversation. | It's often used to describe applying theoretical knowledge or concepts practically, especially in professional or educational contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Implement vs Putting it into practice
What's the difference between Implement and Putting it into practice?
Implement: To put something into action or use it. Putting it into practice: To use an idea or plan in real life.
Which is more common: Implement and Putting it into practice?
Implement is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Implement: to **implement changes/decisions/policies/reforms** Putting it into practice: She is putting it into practice by starting her own business.
Can I use Implement and Putting it into practice interchangeably?
Not always. Implement and Putting it into practice 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.