Cool MateAcquitted vs Cleared of all these false charges
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Acquitted
Cleared of all these false charges
| Acquitted | Cleared of all these false charges | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //əˈkwɪt.ɪd//🇺🇸 //əˈkwɪtəd// | 🇬🇧 //klɪəd ʌv ɔːl ðiːz fɔːls ˈtʃɑːdʒɪz//🇺🇸 //klɪrd ʌv ɔl ðiːz fɔls ˈtʃɑrʤɪz// |
| Meaning | To be declared not guilty in a court of law. | Not guilty of false accusations |
| Example | The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges. | After a lengthy trial, she was finally cleared of all these false charges. |
| Register | Formal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | acquitted of charges, acquitted in court, acquitted by jury | cleared of charges, false charges, legally cleared, cleared of accusations, exonerated from charges |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'acquit' as the past tense., Using inappropriately in non-legal contexts., Confusing with 'guilty' or 'convicted'. | Confused with 'cleared of any charges' referring to real accusations, Incorrectly used in contexts without legal implication |
| Usage notes | Used in legal contexts, primarily in formal discussions about court rulings. Avoid in casual conversation. | This phrase is often used in legal contexts to indicate someone's innocence. It may not be appropriate in casual conversation. |
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Frequently asked questions: Acquitted vs Cleared of all these false charges
What's the difference between Acquitted and Cleared of all these false charges?
Acquitted: To be declared not guilty in a court of law. Cleared of all these false charges: Not guilty of false accusations
Which is more formal: Acquitted and Cleared of all these false charges?
Acquitted is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Acquitted and Cleared of all these false charges?
Acquitted is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Acquitted: The jury acquitted the defendant of all charges. Cleared of all these false charges: After a lengthy trial, she was finally cleared of all these false charges.
Can I use Acquitted and Cleared of all these false charges interchangeably?
Not always. Acquitted and Cleared of all these false charges 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.