Cool MatePerformance vs Stunt
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Performance
Top 1,000 (very common)B1noun
Stunt
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Performance
| Performance | Stunt | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/pəˈfɔːməns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pərˈfɔːrməns/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //stʌnt//🇺🇸 //stʌnt// |
| Meaning | How well someone does something, especially in a play or a competition. | A trick or action that is done for entertainment. |
| Example | The performance of the team improved significantly after the new coach was hired. | The stunt involved jumping from a helicopter into a lake. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | live, public, evening, give, put on, stage, feature somebody/something, art, poetry, artist, in performance, brilliant, convincing, dazzling, deliver, give, produce, benchmark, indicator, level, performance as, performance from, performance on, a level of performance, a measure of performance, a standard of performance, high, maximum, optimal, affect, influence, assess, boost | perform a stunt, dangerous stunt, stunt double, amazing stunt, stunt performance |
| Antonyms | failure, inactivity | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'performancer,' which is incorrect., Using 'performance' as a verb instead of a noun., Confusing types of performance, like sports vs. arts. | Confused with 'stunt' as in to hinder growth., Using 'stunt' as a noun in situations requiring a verb., Mixing up 'stunt' with 'jump' or similar actions. |
| Usage notes | Use 'performance' when discussing shows, competitions, or work output. It's neutral, suitable for both casual and formal settings, but avoid in very casual contexts. | Used in contexts involving movies, performances, or impressive actions. Not typically used to describe ordinary actions. |
Frequently asked questions: Performance vs Stunt
What's the difference between Performance and Stunt?
Performance: How well someone does something, especially in a play or a competition. Stunt: A trick or action that is done for entertainment.
Which is more common: Performance and Stunt?
Performance is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Performance: The performance of the team improved significantly after the new coach was hired. Stunt: The stunt involved jumping from a helicopter into a lake.
Can I use Performance and Stunt interchangeably?
Not always. Performance and Stunt 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.