Cool MateConsider vs Mind you
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Consider
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Mind you
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Consider
| Consider | Mind you | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kənˈsɪdə//🇺🇸 //kənˈsɪdər// | 🇬🇧 //maɪnd juː//🇺🇸 //maɪnd ju// |
| Meaning | To think about something carefully. | Used to make a point more clear or to warn someone. |
| Example | I will consider your suggestion. | He works hard; mind you, he enjoys what he does. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | consider carefully, consider an option, consider a possibility | mind you, I must say, mind you, it’s important, mind you, however, mind you, don't forget, mind you, this happens |
| Antonyms | ignore, dismiss, overlook | - |
| Common mistakes | Confuse with 'considering' which is a different form., Omit the object, e.g., saying 'Consider' without specifying what., Mix with 'contemplate', which has a deeper meaning. | Using it in very formal writing., Confusing it with 'mind' as in 'to pay attention'., Incorrectly placing it at the beginning of a very formal speech. |
| Usage notes | Use 'consider' when you are thinking about options or possibilities. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may sound too formal in casual conversations. | Often used in conversation to add emphasis or clarification. It’s informal but not slangy, suitable for most spoken contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Consider vs Mind you
What's the difference between Consider and Mind you?
Consider: To think about something carefully. Mind you: Used to make a point more clear or to warn someone.
Which is more common: Consider and Mind you?
Consider is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Consider: I will consider your suggestion. Mind you: He works hard; mind you, he enjoys what he does.
Can I use Consider and Mind you interchangeably?
Not always. Consider and Mind you 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.