Enabled vs I let frodo go

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Enabled

Top 2,000 (common)

I let frodo go

Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Enabled
 EnabledI let frodo go
Pronunciation🇬🇧 //ɪˈneɪbld//🇺🇸 //ɪˈneɪbld//🇬🇧 //aɪ lɛt ˈfroʊdoʊ ɡoʊ//🇺🇸 //aɪ lɛt ˈfroʊdoʊ ɡoʊ//
MeaningTo make something possible or easier.I allowed Frodo to leave.
ExampleThe new software update has enabled faster processing speeds.I really had to trust him, so I let Frodo go.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
How commonTop 2,000 (common)Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Collocationsenable features, enable access, enable options, enable functions, enable communicationlet someone go, let go of worries, let him leave
Antonymsdisabled, prevented, prohibited, restrictedprevent, forbid, stop
Common mistakesConfused with 'abled' (which is not a standard term)., Using 'enable' incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb., 'Enabled' used with the wrong tense.Confused with 'let' vs 'make' - 'let' means to allow, 'make' means to force., Omitting the object - saying 'I let go' can be unclear.
Usage notesCommonly used in technology contexts, but can also refer to empowering people or systems. Avoid in overly casual conversations.Use in situations where permission is given. Suitable for story-telling or informal conversation but may be less common in formal writing.

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Frequently asked questions: Enabled vs I let frodo go

What's the difference between Enabled and I let frodo go?

Enabled: To make something possible or easier. I let frodo go: I allowed Frodo to leave.

Which is more common: Enabled and I let frodo go?

Enabled is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Enabled: The new software update has enabled faster processing speeds. I let frodo go: I really had to trust him, so I let Frodo go.

Can I use Enabled and I let frodo go interchangeably?

Not always. Enabled and I let frodo go 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.

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