Cool MateManufacture vs Manufacturing
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Manufacture
Top 1,000 (very common)B2verb
Manufacturing
Top 1,000 (very common)B2noun
| Manufacture | Manufacturing | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə(r)/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃəz/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃəd/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃər/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərz/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərd/","/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To make or produce something, usually in a factory. | Making goods in large quantities, usually in factories. |
| Example | manufactured goods | Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | B2 |
| Part of speech | verb | noun |
| Collocations | manufacture goods, manufacture products, manufacture a model, mass manufacture, manufacture process | large-scale, small-scale, industrial, business, company, enterprise |
| Antonyms | destroy, dismantle, deconstruct | destruction, dismantling |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'manufactured' as the present form., Using 'manufacture' with an inappropriate subject (e.g., a person)., Mixing up noun and verb forms (e.g., 'manufacture' vs 'manufacturing'). | Confused with 'manufacture' as a verb., Omitting 'manufacturing' when referring to the manufacturing sector., Using it in informal contexts incorrectly. |
| Usage notes | Use 'manufacture' when talking about producing items, especially in a commercial context. It's not ideal for informal conversation. Instead, use 'make' or 'create' in casual settings. | Used in business and industry contexts. More common in formal discussions and reports. Not typically used in casual conversation. |
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Frequently asked questions: Manufacture vs Manufacturing
What's the difference between Manufacture and Manufacturing?
Manufacture: To make or produce something, usually in a factory. Manufacturing: Making goods in large quantities, usually in factories.
Are Manufacture and Manufacturing the same CEFR level?
Manufacture: B2, Manufacturing: B2 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Manufacture and Manufacturing?
Manufacture: verb, Manufacturing: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Manufacture: manufactured goods Manufacturing: Many jobs in manufacturing were lost during the recession.
Can I use Manufacture and Manufacturing interchangeably?
Not always. Manufacture and Manufacturing 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.