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When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Betray
FormalTop 2,000 (common)C1verb
You will betray us
Top 2,000 (common)
Most formal: Betray
| Betray | You will betray us | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //bɪˈtreɪ//🇺🇸 //bɪˈtreɪ// | 🇬🇧 //jʊ wɪl bɪˈtreɪ ʌs//🇺🇸 //ju wɪl bɪˈtreɪ ʌs// |
| Meaning | to be disloyal or break trust | You will be disloyal to us. |
| Example | She felt that her best friend would never betray her trust. | I thought you were my friend, but you will betray us! |
| Register | Formal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | C1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | betray someone's trust, betray a confidence, betray an ally, betray one's country, betray one's beliefs | will betray trust, will betray confidence |
| Antonyms | loyalty, faithfulness | support, loyalty |
| Common mistakes | Confusing with 'betrayal' which is a noun., Using it without a clear object; it needs something/someone to betray., Mixing up emotional contexts; 'betray' often carries heavy emotional significance. | Confusing 'betray' with 'betrayal' — 'betray' is the verb., Using present tense instead of future — remember to use 'will'. |
| Usage notes | Generally used in formal contexts, it refers to a breach of trust. Avoid in casual conversations. | Use in contexts of warning or accusation. It's not polite. |
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Frequently asked questions: Betray vs You will betray us
What's the difference between Betray and You will betray us?
Betray: to be disloyal or break trust You will betray us: You will be disloyal to us.
Which is more formal: Betray and You will betray us?
Betray is the most formal of these.
Can you show an example of each?
Betray: She felt that her best friend would never betray her trust. You will betray us: I thought you were my friend, but you will betray us!
Can I use Betray and You will betray us interchangeably?
Not always. Betray and You will betray us 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.