Cool MateIncredible vs That is amazing
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Incredible
Top 1,000 (very common)A2adjective
That is amazing
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Incredible
| Incredible | That is amazing | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkredəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkredəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæt ɪz əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ðæt ɪz əˈmeɪ.zɪŋ// |
| Meaning | Very surprising or hard to believe. | That is very good or surprising. |
| Example | The magician's tricks were absolutely incredible! | The view from the top of the mountain is simply breathtaking; that is amazing! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, seem, sound, really, truly, absolutely, to, be, seem, sound, really, truly, absolutely, to | that is truly amazing, that is really amazing, isn't that amazing |
| Antonyms | ordinary, common, unremarkable | boring, ordinary, unimpressive |
| Common mistakes | Using 'incredible' as a noun instead of an adjective., Confusing 'incredible' with 'incredulous' (which means unable to believe)., Overusing 'incredible' to describe everyday situations. | Using in overly formal contexts., Misplacing emphasis, making it sound insincere., Confusing with similar phrases like 'that's great' or 'that's interesting'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'incredible' to describe something amazing or extraordinary. It is appropriate in both casual and serious contexts, but avoid it in overly formal writing. | Use in casual conversations to express admiration. Avoid in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Incredible vs That is amazing
What's the difference between Incredible and That is amazing?
Incredible: Very surprising or hard to believe. That is amazing: That is very good or surprising.
Which is more common: Incredible and That is amazing?
Incredible is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Incredible: The magician's tricks were absolutely incredible! That is amazing: The view from the top of the mountain is simply breathtaking; that is amazing!
Can I use Incredible and That is amazing interchangeably?
Not always. Incredible and That is amazing 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.