Cool MateRemove vs Take out the money
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Remove
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Take out the money
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Remove
| Remove | Take out the money | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmuːv/","/rɪˈmuːvz/","/rɪˈmuːvd/","/rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmuːv/","/rɪˈmuːvz/","/rɪˈmuːvd/","/rɪˈmuːvɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //teɪk aʊt ðə ˈmʌni//🇺🇸 //teɪk aʊt ðə ˈmʌni// |
| Meaning | To take something away or get rid of it. | Remove cash from a place like a bank or an ATM. |
| Example | Please remove the stain from the carpet. | I need to take out the money for groceries. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | altogether, completely, entirely, try to, be possible to, be difficult to, for, from, with, altogether, completely, entirely, try to, be possible to, be difficult to, for, from, with | take out cash, take out a loan, take out money, take out expenses, take out a withdrawal |
| Antonyms | add, include | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing 'remove' with 'erase' — 'erase' is often used for writing or drawings., Using 'remove' without a clear object — remember to specify what is being removed., Incorrectly using 'removal' as a verb. | Confusing 'take out' with 'put in'., Using it with non-count nouns incorrectly., 'Take out' is sometimes mistakenly thought to mean 'borrow'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'remove' in neutral contexts, such as formal writing or conversations. It is less common in informal speech where simpler words like 'take away' might be preferred. | Often used in everyday conversation. More common in informal contexts. Avoid in very formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Remove vs Take out the money
What's the difference between Remove and Take out the money?
Remove: To take something away or get rid of it. Take out the money: Remove cash from a place like a bank or an ATM.
Which is more common: Remove and Take out the money?
Remove is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Remove: Please remove the stain from the carpet. Take out the money: I need to take out the money for groceries.
Can I use Remove and Take out the money interchangeably?
Not always. Remove and Take out the money 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.