Cool MateStatement vs That testimony from those people
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Statement
Top 2,000 (common)A1noun
That testimony from those people
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Statement
| Statement | That testimony from those people | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈsteɪtmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsteɪtmənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæt ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni frəm ðoʊz ˈpiːpəl//🇺🇸 //ðæt ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni frəm ðoʊz ˈpipəl// |
| Meaning | A clear expression of something in words. | the statement given by those people |
| Example | The statement on the wall explained the museum's rules. | The judge considered *that testimony from those people* very carefully. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | brief, short, bald, issue, put out, release, condemn, in a/the statement, statement about, statement on, brief, short, bald, issue, put out, release, condemn, in a/the statement, statement about, statement on, bank, credit-card, tax, prepare, publish, file | give testimony from, provide testimony from, hear testimony from |
| Antonyms | silence, question | - |
| Common mistakes | 'Statement' is often wrongly used as a verb., Confused with 'statements' when referring to multiple examples., Misunderstanding the context; it should not be used for casual opinions. | Mistakenly using 'those testimony' instead of 'that testimony', Confusing 'testimony' with 'testamonial', Using 'that' instead of 'this' in close contexts |
| Usage notes | Use 'statement' in both spoken and written contexts to convey information or opinions. It is appropriate in formal discussions and reporting but may feel overly formal in casual conversations. | Used in discussions or legal contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation. This phrase can imply the importance of the people's statements. |
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Frequently asked questions: Statement vs That testimony from those people
What's the difference between Statement and That testimony from those people?
Statement: A clear expression of something in words. That testimony from those people: the statement given by those people
Which is more common: Statement and That testimony from those people?
Statement is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Statement: The statement on the wall explained the museum's rules. That testimony from those people: The judge considered *that testimony from those people* very carefully.
Can I use Statement and That testimony from those people interchangeably?
Not always. Statement and That testimony from those people 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.