Cool MateNeglect vs You do not interest yourself
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Neglect
Top 3,000 (common)C1verb
You do not interest yourself
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Neglect
| Neglect | You do not interest yourself | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //nɪˈɡlɛkt//🇺🇸 //nɪˈɡlɛkt// | 🇬🇧 //juː dʊ nɒt ˈɪntrəst jʊərˈsɛlf//🇺🇸 //juː dʊ nɑt ˈɪntrəst jʊrˈsɛlf// |
| Meaning | To not pay attention to something or someone. | You are not curious about something. |
| Example | He tends to neglect his health due to his busy schedule. | Despite the excitement in the room, you do not interest yourself in the conversation. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | neglect responsibilities, neglect duties, neglect health, neglect a cause | interest yourself in, not interest yourself, lose interest, genuinely interested |
| Antonyms | care, attend, nurture | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'neglected' as past tense only., Used without an object, neglect must involve something specific., Misuse as a synonym for 'ignore' without understanding the depth. | Omitting the word 'do' in negative constructions., Using 'interest' as a noun instead of a verb., Confusing 'interest' with similar verbs like 'involve'. |
| Usage notes | Used in formal and informal contexts; avoid in casual conversation unless discussing serious issues. It's appropriate for discussing responsibilities, care, or attention. | This phrase is used when someone is not engaged or invested in a topic or activity. It is neutral and may sound slightly formal. |
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Frequently asked questions: Neglect vs You do not interest yourself
What's the difference between Neglect and You do not interest yourself?
Neglect: To not pay attention to something or someone. You do not interest yourself: You are not curious about something.
Which is more common: Neglect and You do not interest yourself?
Neglect is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Neglect: He tends to neglect his health due to his busy schedule. You do not interest yourself: Despite the excitement in the room, you do not interest yourself in the conversation.
Can I use Neglect and You do not interest yourself interchangeably?
Not always. Neglect and You do not interest yourself 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.