Cool MateEnjoy vs Let's listen to this song
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Enjoy
Top 1,000 (very common)A1verb
Let's listen to this song
Top 2,000 (common)
Most common: Enjoy
| Enjoy | Let's listen to this song | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪz/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪz/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/","/ɪnˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //lɛts ˈlɪsən tə ðɪs sɔŋ//🇺🇸 //lɛts ˈlɪsən tə ðɪs sɔŋ// |
| Meaning | to like or take pleasure in something | Let's hear this piece of music. |
| Example | I really enjoy reading novels in my free time. | Let's listen to this song; it's my favorite! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | enormously, greatly, hugely, be able to, seem to, begin to, enjoy yourself, just enjoy it/something, enormously, greatly, hugely, be able to, seem to, begin to, enjoy yourself, just enjoy it/something | listen to music, play a song, enjoy a tune |
| Antonyms | dislike, hate, detest | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'enjoy' with gerunds incorrectly; it should be 'enjoy doing' not 'enjoy to do'., Confusing the use of 'enjoy' with 'like' although they have similar meanings, 'enjoy' often implies a deeper appreciation., Omitting the object of 'enjoy' can lead to incomplete sentences. | Confused with 'Let us listen to this song' which sounds too formal., Omitting 'let's' and saying 'listen to this song' can make it sound like a command., Incorrectly using 'let's' with a third person, e.g., 'He let's listen to this song.' |
| Usage notes | Use 'enjoy' when talking about activities or experiences that are pleasurable. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but is more common in casual conversation. Avoid in overly formal contexts. | Commonly used among friends or in casual settings. Less formal for professional situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Enjoy vs Let's listen to this song
What's the difference between Enjoy and Let's listen to this song?
Enjoy: to like or take pleasure in something Let's listen to this song: Let's hear this piece of music.
Which is more common: Enjoy and Let's listen to this song?
Enjoy is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Enjoy: I really enjoy reading novels in my free time. Let's listen to this song: Let's listen to this song; it's my favorite!
Can I use Enjoy and Let's listen to this song interchangeably?
Not always. Enjoy and Let's listen to this song 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.