Excellent vs Great vs Outstanding vs Remarkable vs Superb

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Excellent

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2adjective

Great

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1adjective

Outstanding

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B2adjective

Remarkable

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2adjective

Superb

FormellTop 2.000 (häufig)C1adjective
Am formellsten: Superb
 ExcellentGreatOutstandingRemarkableSuperb
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeksələnt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɡreɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡreɪt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/aʊtˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/suːˈpɜːb/"]/🇺🇸 /["/suːˈpɜːrb/"]/
Bedeutungvery good or greatvery good or impressiveVery good or excellent.Very special or unusual, worth noticing.very good or excellent
BeispielHer performance in the play was excellent and received a standing ovation.This pizza is great and very tasty!She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager.The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever.a superb player
RegisterNeutralNeutralNeutralNeutralFormell
Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)
CEFR-NiveauA2A1B2B2C1
Wortartadjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadjectiveadjective
Kollokationenappear, be, look, most, really, truly, at, forbe, feel, look, just, really, absolutely, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, really, truly, very, be, feel, look, just, really, absolutely, be, become, very, great big, no great, be, become, very, great big, no greatbe, consider something, particularly, really, truly, be, remain, leave something, stillbe, seem, absolutely, just, most, forbe, look, sound, really, absolutely, quite
Antonymepoor, bad, substandardterrible, poor, badmediocre, ordinary, unremarkableordinary, unremarkable, mundanepoor, mediocre, bad
Häufige FehlerUsing 'excellent' in a negative context (e.g. 'That was an excellent mistake')., Confusing 'excellent' with 'excellently' (adverb form) in the wrong context., Overusing it when 'good' or 'fine' would suffice.Using 'great' in a sarcastic way without context., Confusing 'great' with 'grate' when writing., Overusing 'great' instead of finding more specific adjectives.Used incorrectly as a noun., Confused with 'outstand' (verb)., 'Outstanding' used in a sarcastic context when it should be genuine.Confused with 'remarkable' and 'notable', which have subtle differences in connotation., Using 'remarkable' in a negative context, which doesn't fit its positive meaning., Overusing it; it can sound exaggerated if used too frequently.Confused with 'superb' and 'superbowl', Using 'superb' in negative contexts, Overusing it in casual settings
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'excellent' to describe something that is of very high quality. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts where simpler terms might be more fitting.Use 'great' to describe something positive or impressive. It's suitable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using it in a sarcastic tone, as it can change the meaning.Use 'outstanding' to describe something that is much better than average. It's appropriate in both professional and casual contexts, but be careful not to overuse it, as it can lose its impact.Use 'remarkable' to describe something that is impressive, surprising, or extraordinary. It is neutral in tone, so it can be used in most contexts, including both spoken and written language. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler terms may suffice.Use 'superb' in positive contexts to describe things that are exceptionally good, often with a touch of elegance. Avoid in casual or everyday speech, where simpler words like 'great' are more common.

Häufige Fragen: Excellent vs Great vs Outstanding vs Remarkable vs Superb

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable und Superb?

Excellent: very good or great Great: very good or impressive Outstanding: Very good or excellent. Remarkable: Very special or unusual, worth noticing. Superb: very good or excellent

Was ist formeller: Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable und Superb?

Superb ist davon am formellsten.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable und Superb?

Superb ist das höchste Niveau, bei C1, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable und Superb auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Excellent: A2, Great: A1, Outstanding: B2, Remarkable: B2, Superb: C1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable und Superb?

Excellent: adjective, Great: adjective, Outstanding: adjective, Remarkable: adjective, Superb: adjective.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Excellent: Her performance in the play was excellent and received a standing ovation. Great: This pizza is great and very tasty! Outstanding: She received an outstanding performance evaluation from her manager. Remarkable: The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the field forever. Superb: a superb player

Kann ich Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable und Superb austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Excellent, Great, Outstanding, Remarkable und Superb sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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