Cool MateTake out vs Withdraw
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Take out
Top 2,000 (common)
Withdraw
Top 2,000 (common)B2verb
| Take out | Withdraw | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //teɪk aʊt//🇺🇸 //teɪk aʊt// | 🇬🇧 /["/wɪðˈdrɔː//wɪθˈdrɔː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːz//wɪθˈdrɔːz/","/wɪðˈdruː//wɪθˈdruː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːn//wɪθˈdrɔːn/","/wɪðˈdrɔːɪŋ//wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/wɪðˈdrɔː//wɪθˈdrɔː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːz//wɪθˈdrɔːz/","/wɪðˈdruː//wɪθˈdruː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːn//wɪθˈdrɔːn/","/wɪðˈdrɔːɪŋ//wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To remove something from a place. | To take back or remove something. |
| Example | I need to take out the trash today. | She decided to withdraw her savings from the bank. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B2 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | take out the trash, take out a loan, take out food, take out the dog, take out a card | altogether, completely, immediately, be forced to, be ordered to, threaten to, from, in favour/favor of, into, altogether, completely, immediately, be forced to, be ordered to, threaten to, from, in favour/favor of, into, altogether, completely, immediately, be forced to, be ordered to, threaten to, from, in favour/favor of, into |
| Antonyms | - | deposit, add, contribute |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'take off' which means to remove clothing., Using 'take out' without an object, e.g., 'I will take out.', Mixing up with 'take away' which means to remove from a location permanently. | Confused with 'wither' — remember, 'withdraw' is about taking away., Using 'withdraw' with an incorrect subject; you withdraw something, not 'withdraws'., 'Withdrew' is the past tense, but learners often forget the 'd'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'take out' to indicate removal or extraction, commonly used in everyday conversation. It's appropriate in both informal and formal contexts, but may sound less formal in some situations. | Use 'withdraw' when you want to say you are taking something away or not participating anymore. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts, like withdrawing money from a bank or withdrawing from a competition. |
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Frequently asked questions: Take out vs Withdraw
What's the difference between Take out and Withdraw?
Take out: To remove something from a place. Withdraw: To take back or remove something.
Can you show an example of each?
Take out: I need to take out the trash today. Withdraw: She decided to withdraw her savings from the bank.
Can I use Take out and Withdraw interchangeably?
Not always. Take out and Withdraw 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.