Cool MateSupport vs Take good care of you
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Support
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Take good care of you
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Support
| Support | Take good care of you | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/səˈpɔːt/","/səˈpɔːts/","/səˈpɔːtɪd/","/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈpɔːrt/","/səˈpɔːrts/","/səˈpɔːrtɪd/","/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //teɪk ɡʊd keə əv ju//🇺🇸 //teɪk ɡʊd kɛr əv ju// |
| Meaning | To give help or assistance. | Look after someone well. |
| Example | I want to support my friends in their endeavors. | I promise to take good care of you when you're sick. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | overwhelmingly, fervently, fully, agree to, pledge to, promise to, in, be well supported, be widely supported, support and encourage somebody/something, overwhelmingly, fervently, fully, agree to, pledge to, promise to, in, be well supported, be widely supported, support and encourage somebody/something, financially, generously, partially, help (to), through, financially, generously, partially, help (to), through, strongly, weakly, adequately, appear to, seem to, tend to, be supported by data, be supported by evidence, be well supported | take good care of yourself, take good care of others, take good care of the environment |
| Antonyms | oppose, hinder, neglect | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'supplement', which means to add to something., Using 'support' as a noun without clarification (e.g. 'She gave support' is vague)., Mixing up 'support' and 'oppose'. | Confusing with 'take care' as just a farewell phrase., Using it in impersonal contexts, where it's meant for personal relationships. |
| Usage notes | This word can be used in many contexts like emotional support, financial help, or supporting a cause. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. | Used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate for friendly, caring contexts, but may sound overly formal in casual situations. |
Frequently asked questions: Support vs Take good care of you
What's the difference between Support and Take good care of you?
Support: To give help or assistance. Take good care of you: Look after someone well.
Which is more common: Support and Take good care of you?
Support is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Support: I want to support my friends in their endeavors. Take good care of you: I promise to take good care of you when you're sick.
Can I use Support and Take good care of you interchangeably?
Not always. Support and Take good care of you 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.