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Guilty or not guilty

🇬🇧 UK //ˈɡɪlti ɔː nɒt ˈɡɪlti// 🇺🇸 US //ˈɡɪlti ɔr nɑt ˈɡɪlti//

Meaning of Guilty or not guilty

A legal verdict indicating whether someone committed a crime or not.

In simple words: A term used to say someone did or did not commit a crime.

Guilty or not guilty in a sentence

• The jury found him __guilty__ of the charges.
• After deliberation, the verdict was __not guilty__.
• She pleaded __guilty__ to lesser charges.
• The defendant was declared __not guilty__ after a long trial.

How to use Guilty or not guilty

Often used in legal contexts, particularly in court. Avoid casual conversation; it's serious terminology.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a judge asking, 'Are you guilty?' — it’s a crucial question in court.

Related words

Collocations with Guilty or not guilty

• plead guilty
• verdict of not guilty
• find guilty
• consider guilty

Synonyms for Guilty or not guilty

• liable
• responsible
• accountable
• blameworthy

Opposites of Guilty or not guilty

• innocent
• not culpable

Common mistakes with Guilty or not guilty

• Using 'not guilty' when referring to an innocent person generally.
• Confusing the terms with 'culpable' and 'not culpable'.

Frequently asked questions about Guilty or not guilty

What does Guilty or not guilty mean?

A term used to say someone did or did not commit a crime.

What is the definition of Guilty or not guilty?

A legal verdict indicating whether someone committed a crime or not.

How do you use Guilty or not guilty in a sentence?

The jury found him __guilty__ of the charges.

Can you give another example of Guilty or not guilty?

After deliberation, the verdict was __not guilty__.

What are synonyms for Guilty or not guilty?

Common alternatives include liable, responsible, accountable, blameworthy.

What is the opposite of Guilty or not guilty?

Opposite meanings include innocent, not culpable.

What words go with Guilty or not guilty?

It commonly pairs with plead guilty, verdict of not guilty, find guilty, consider guilty.

What are common mistakes when using Guilty or not guilty?

Using 'not guilty' when referring to an innocent person generally. Confusing the terms with 'culpable' and 'not culpable'.

How do you pronounce Guilty or not guilty?

US: //ˈɡɪlti ɔr nɑt ˈɡɪlti//, UK: //ˈɡɪlti ɔː nɒt ˈɡɪlti//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Guilty or not guilty formal or informal?

"Guilty or not guilty" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Guilty or not guilty?

Often used in legal contexts, particularly in court. Avoid casual conversation; it's serious terminology.