Cool MateAnnounce vs Put word out
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Announce
Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb
Put word out
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Announce
| Announce | Put word out | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈnaʊns/","/əˈnaʊnsɪz/","/əˈnaʊnst/","/əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //pʊt wɜːd aʊt//🇺🇸 //pʊt wɝːd aʊt// |
| Meaning | To make something known to many people | To announce or share information publicly. |
| Example | They will announce the results of the competition tomorrow. | They decided to put the word out about the charity event. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | formally, officially, publicly, be expected to, expect to, be delighted to, to, formally, officially, publicly, be expected to, expect to, be delighted to, to | put the word out, put the word out quickly, put the word out widely, put the word out about something, put the word out to everyone |
| Antonyms | conceal, hide | - |
| Common mistakes | Confusing it with 'notify'; 'announce' is more public, Using it without an object; 'announce' needs something to announce, Using it in passive voice incorrectly; it is usually active | Confusing with 'put out' which means to extinguish., Using it in very formal contexts where a more specific term is needed., Mistaking it for 'get the word out' which carries a similar but slightly different meaning. |
| Usage notes | Use 'announce' for formal and neutral contexts, such as public speeches or official statements. Avoid in very casual situations. | Use in informal contexts when sharing news or announcements; less common in formal writing. Avoid using with very sensitive or private information. |
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Frequently asked questions: Announce vs Put word out
What's the difference between Announce and Put word out?
Announce: To make something known to many people Put word out: To announce or share information publicly.
Which is more common: Announce and Put word out?
Announce is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Announce: They will announce the results of the competition tomorrow. Put word out: They decided to put the word out about the charity event.
Can I use Announce and Put word out interchangeably?
Not always. Announce and Put word out 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.