Cool MateSuper vs That's a shake
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Super
InformalTop 1,000 (very common)B2adjective
That's a shake
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: That's a shakeMost common: Super
| Super | That's a shake | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈsuːpə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsuːpər/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ə ʃeɪk//🇺🇸 //ðæts ə ʃeɪk// |
| Meaning | Very or extremely good. | This means that something is very good or impressive. |
| Example | a super meal | When she scored the winning goal, everyone shouted, 'That's a shake!' |
| Register | Informal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | super cute, super fast, super easy, super fun | that's a shake moment, that's a shake situation, that's a shake reaction |
| Antonyms | poor, bad, inferior | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'super' in formal contexts where a more serious word is needed., Confusing 'super' with 'supper' due to their similar spelling., Incorrectly using 'super' as a noun. | Using it in overly formal contexts., Misinterpreting it as a literal shake., Confusing it with other expressions of approval. |
| Usage notes | Used in casual conversations to emphasize something positively. Not suitable for formal writing. | Often used informally to express approval or excitement. It's casual and may not be suitable in formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Super vs That's a shake
What's the difference between Super and That's a shake?
Super: Very or extremely good. That's a shake: This means that something is very good or impressive.
Which is more formal: Super and That's a shake?
That's a shake is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Super and That's a shake?
Super is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Super: a super meal That's a shake: When she scored the winning goal, everyone shouted, 'That's a shake!'
Can I use Super and That's a shake interchangeably?
Not always. Super and That's a shake 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.