Cool MateWith a sigh you turn away vs Withdraw
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
With a sigh you turn away
Top 2,000 (common)
Withdraw
Top 2,000 (common)B2verb
| With a sigh you turn away | Withdraw | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //wɪð ə saɪ jʊ tɜːn əˈweɪ//🇺🇸 //wɪð ə saɪ jʊ tɜrn əˈweɪ// | 🇬🇧 /["/wɪðˈdrɔː//wɪθˈdrɔː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːz//wɪθˈdrɔːz/","/wɪðˈdruː//wɪθˈdruː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːn//wɪθˈdrɔːn/","/wɪðˈdrɔːɪŋ//wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/wɪðˈdrɔː//wɪθˈdrɔː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːz//wɪθˈdrɔːz/","/wɪðˈdruː//wɪθˈdruː/","/wɪðˈdrɔːn//wɪθˈdrɔːn/","/wɪðˈdrɔːɪŋ//wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | When you express sadness or disappointment and then look away. | To take back or remove something. |
| Example | With a sigh you turn away from the situation, feeling defeated. | She decided to withdraw her savings from the bank. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B2 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | let out a sigh, turn away slowly, with great reluctance, deep sigh, sigh of frustration | altogether, completely, immediately, be forced to, be ordered to, threaten to, from, in favour/favor of, into, altogether, completely, immediately, be forced to, be ordered to, threaten to, from, in favour/favor of, into, altogether, completely, immediately, be forced to, be ordered to, threaten to, from, in favour/favor of, into |
| Antonyms | - | deposit, add, contribute |
| Common mistakes | Using in overly casual situations where a more formal expression is needed., Forgetting to convey the emotional tone—it's often associated with sadness or frustration. | Confused with 'wither' — remember, 'withdraw' is about taking away., Using 'withdraw' with an incorrect subject; you withdraw something, not 'withdraws'., 'Withdrew' is the past tense, but learners often forget the 'd'. |
| Usage notes | This phrase is often used in storytelling or conversations to show a feeling of resignation. It's suitable for both spoken and written English but may not be as common in formal contexts. | Use 'withdraw' when you want to say you are taking something away or not participating anymore. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts, like withdrawing money from a bank or withdrawing from a competition. |
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Frequently asked questions: With a sigh you turn away vs Withdraw
What's the difference between With a sigh you turn away and Withdraw?
With a sigh you turn away: When you express sadness or disappointment and then look away. Withdraw: To take back or remove something.
Can you show an example of each?
With a sigh you turn away: With a sigh you turn away from the situation, feeling defeated. Withdraw: She decided to withdraw her savings from the bank.
Can I use With a sigh you turn away and Withdraw interchangeably?
Not always. With a sigh you turn away and Withdraw 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.