Cool MateCrib vs Cribs
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Crib
Top 3,000 (common)
Cribs
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Crib
| Crib | Cribs | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //krɪb//🇺🇸 //krɪb// | 🇬🇧 //krɪb//🇺🇸 //krɪb// |
| Meaning | A small bed for babies. | Baby beds. |
| Example | The baby slept soundly in her new crib. | The new cribs arrived for the nursery. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 3,000 (common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| Collocations | crib mattress, baby crib, crib mobile | assemble a crib, buy a crib, convert a crib, put the baby in the crib, crib mattress |
| Antonyms | adult bed, cage | adulthood, independence |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'crib' meaning 'home' or 'place'., Using 'crib' in non-baby contexts., Spelling errors, like 'cribb'. | Confused with 'cribs' meaning homes and 'crib' as singular., Using 'cribs' for adults instead of just babies or children., Spelling errors, such as 'cribbs'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'crib' when referring to a baby's bed, particularly in casual contexts. Avoid in formal discussions or writing. | Typically used for children's beds. Informal use may refer to a person's home. Avoid in formal contexts when referring to baby beds. |
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Frequently asked questions: Crib vs Cribs
What's the difference between Crib and Cribs?
Crib: A small bed for babies. Cribs: Baby beds.
Which is more common: Crib and Cribs?
Crib is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Crib: The baby slept soundly in her new crib. Cribs: The new cribs arrived for the nursery.
Can I use Crib and Cribs interchangeably?
Not always. Crib and Cribs 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.