Cool MateKeep me posted vs Notify
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Keep me posted
Top 2,000 (common)
Notify
Top 2,000 (common)C1verb
| Keep me posted | Notify | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kiːp mi ˈpəʊstɪd//🇺🇸 //kip mi ˈpoʊstɪd// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪz/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪd/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪ/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪz/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪd/","/ˈnəʊtɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | Let me know what's happening. | to tell someone about something |
| Example | Please keep me posted about the meeting schedule. | Competition winners will be notified by post. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | C1 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | keep posted on news, keep me posted regularly, keep posted about changes | forthwith, immediately, promptly, be obliged to, be required to, must, of, to |
| Antonyms | - | ignore, neglect, overlook |
| Common mistakes | Using 'keep posted' instead of 'keep me posted'., Overusing in formal emails., Confusing with 'keep in touch', which means maintain contact. | Using 'notify' without an object (e.g., saying 'I will notify' instead of 'I will notify you')., Confusing 'notify' with 'inform' — while similar, 'notify' implies a more formal notification., Mixing up prepositions (e.g., saying 'notify with' instead of 'notify about') |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase in informal contexts when you want updates. It's polite but not overly formal. | Use 'notify' in situations where you are formally informing someone, like in business or official contexts. Avoid in casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Keep me posted vs Notify
What's the difference between Keep me posted and Notify?
Keep me posted: Let me know what's happening. Notify: to tell someone about something
Can you show an example of each?
Keep me posted: Please keep me posted about the meeting schedule. Notify: Competition winners will be notified by post.
Can I use Keep me posted and Notify interchangeably?
Not always. Keep me posted and Notify 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.