Cool MateFreaked out vs Lost it
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Freaked out
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Lost it
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
| Freaked out | Lost it | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //friːkt aʊt//🇺🇸 //frikt aʊt// | 🇬🇧 //lɒst ɪt//🇺🇸 //lɔst ɪt// |
| Meaning | to become very scared or anxious | To become very angry or lose control. |
| Example | She freaked out when she saw the huge spider crawling on the wall. | When he found out about the mistake, he completely lost it. |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| Collocations | freak out over something, totally freaked out, freaked out about, freak out in public | completely lost it, lost it over something, practically lost it |
| Antonyms | calmed down, relaxed, composed, unperturbed | - |
| Common mistakes | Using with formal situations like business meetings., Confusing with 'freak out' as in a different tense., Omitting the context that causes the fright. | Confusing with 'lost' - 'lost it' means losing control, while 'lost' indicates something being gone., Using with formal language - it's an informal phrase, better for conversations with friends. |
| Usage notes | Use 'freaked out' in casual conversations to express strong emotions. It's not suitable for formal writing. | 'Lost it' is typically used in casual conversations when someone loses their temper. It's less appropriate in formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Freaked out vs Lost it
What's the difference between Freaked out and Lost it?
Freaked out: to become very scared or anxious Lost it: To become very angry or lose control.
Can you show an example of each?
Freaked out: She freaked out when she saw the huge spider crawling on the wall. Lost it: When he found out about the mistake, he completely lost it.
Can I use Freaked out and Lost it interchangeably?
Not always. Freaked out and Lost it 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.