Cool MateCommitment vs You gave us your word
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Commitment
Top 2,000 (common)B2noun
You gave us your word
Top 2,000 (common)
| Commitment | You gave us your word | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɪtmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmɪtmənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //jʊ ɡeɪv ʌs jɔː wɜːd//🇺🇸 //ju ɡeɪv ʌs jʊr wɝːd// |
| Meaning | A promise to do something or stay loyal. | You made a promise or commitment. |
| Example | His commitment to the project ensured its success. | When you said you'd help, you gave us your word. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | absolute, complete, full, degree, level, give, make, demonstrate, commitment on, commitment to, a lack of commitment, absolute, complete, full, degree, level, give, make, demonstrate, commitment on, commitment to, a lack of commitment, big, considerable, major, have, take on, fulfil/fulfill, commitment on, heavy, time, commitment of | give your word, break your word, keep your word, take someone's word, trust someone's word |
| Antonyms | disloyalty, indifference | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'commitment' without specifying what it's to., Confusing 'commitment' with 'commit' as a verb., 'Commitment' often misused in informal contexts. | Confused with 'You gave us your words' - 'word' in this context is singular., Using it when informal language is more appropriate., Misunderstanding the nuance of 'word' as a promise versus literal words. |
| Usage notes | Used when discussing promises or obligations in personal or professional contexts. It's generally appropriate in serious discussions and may not fit casual chatting. | Typically used to emphasize trust or commitment. Suitable in both spoken and written language, often in serious or personal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Commitment vs You gave us your word
What's the difference between Commitment and You gave us your word?
Commitment: A promise to do something or stay loyal. You gave us your word: You made a promise or commitment.
Can you show an example of each?
Commitment: His commitment to the project ensured its success. You gave us your word: When you said you'd help, you gave us your word.
Can I use Commitment and You gave us your word interchangeably?
Not always. Commitment and You gave us your word 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.