Commitment vs Oaths vs Pledge vs Promise vs Vow

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Commitment

Top 2000 (comune) B2 noun

Oaths

Formale Oltre 10.000 (meno comune)

Pledge

Formale Top 2000 (comune) C1 verb

Promise

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 verb

Vow

Formale Top 3000 (comune) C1 verb

Più comune: Promise

	Commitment	Oaths	Pledge	Promise	Vow
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɪtmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmɪtmənt/"]/	🇬🇧 //oʊθs// 🇺🇸 //oʊθs//	🇬🇧 //plɛdʒ// 🇺🇸 //plɛdʒ//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒmɪs/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɒmɪst/","/ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːmɪs/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/","/ˈprɑːmɪst/","/ˈprɑːmɪsɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/vaʊ/","/vaʊz/","/vaʊd/","/ˈvaʊɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/vaʊ/","/vaʊz/","/vaʊd/","/ˈvaʊɪŋ/"]/
Significato	Una promessa di fare qualcosa o di rimanere fedeli. A promise to do something or stay loyal.	Formal promises, often made publicly.	Fare una promessa o un impegno serio. To make a serious promise or commitment.	A commitment to do something or not do something.	Una promessa seria di fare qualcosa. A serious promise to do something.
Esempio	His commitment to the project ensured its success.	The witness took several oaths before testifying in court.	She decided to pledge her support to the charity event.	I promise to help you with your homework.	She vowed never to speak to him again.
Registro	Neutro	Formale	Formale	Neutro	Formale
Quanto è comune	Top 2000 (comune)	Oltre 10.000 (meno comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 3000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	B2	-	C1	A2	C1
Categoria grammaticale	noun		verb	verb	verb
Collocazioni	absolute, complete, full, degree, level, give, make, demonstrate, commitment on, commitment to, a lack of commitment, absolute, complete, full, degree, level, give, make, demonstrate, commitment on, commitment to, a lack of commitment, big, considerable, major, have, take on, fulfil/​fulfill, commitment on, heavy, time, commitment of	take an oath, swear oaths, make oaths, honor oaths	pledge allegiance, pledge support, pledge a donation	faithfully, solemnly, initially, can, cannot, seem to, to, as promised, I can’t promise anything	quietly, silently, to, vow never to do something, vow revenge, vow revenge against somebody
Contrari	disloyalty, indifference	dishonor, break a promise	renounce, disavow, withdraw	lie, break, betray	break, violate
Errori comuni	Using 'commitment' without specifying what it's to., Confusing 'commitment' with 'commit' as a verb., 'Commitment' often misused in informal contexts.	Confused with 'oathes'; the correct plural is 'oaths'., Using 'oath' instead of 'oaths' when referring to multiple promises., Misunderstanding the religious context; not all oaths are religious.	Confused with 'pledged' vs 'pledge' as different tenses., Omitting the object after the verb., Using 'pledge' when referring to a general promise instead of a formal commitment.	Confusing 'promise' with 'vow' or 'pledge' in terms of strength., Using 'promise' without an object (e.g., 'I promise' should specify what)., Misusing in the past tense (e.g., 'I promised' without a follow-up).	Confused with 'cow' — they sound similar but have different meanings., Using in informal contexts — 'vow' is too strong for casual promises.
Note d'uso	Usato quando si parla di promesse o obblighi in contesti personali o professionali. È generalmente appropriato in discussioni serie e potrebbe non adattarsi a chiacchiere informali. Used when discussing promises or obligations in personal or professional contexts. It's generally appropriate in serious discussions and may not fit casual chatting.	Used in official or legal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations. 'Take an oath' is a more common phrase.	Di solito usato in contesti formali, come durante cerimonie o dichiarazioni ufficiali. Evitare nelle conversazioni informali. Typically used in formal contexts, such as during ceremonies or official statements. Avoid in casual conversations.	Use 'promise' when you want to express a vow or assurance. Common in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in formal legal documents.	Usa 'vow' quando fai un impegno serio, spesso in situazioni formali come matrimoni o cerimonie. Evita nelle conversazioni informali. Use 'vow' when making a serious commitment, often in formal situations like weddings or ceremonies. Avoid in casual conversations.

Guardalo in clip reali

That's a pretty big commitment. Well, not if the Mob has their way.

Commitment

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Now is the hour. Riders of Rohan, oaths you have taken.

Oaths

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

I pledge fealty to them

House Of Cards › S1 E1

Can we make that pledge?

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

I pledge fealty to them

House Of Cards › S1 E1

Can we make that pledge?

Pledge

And one system shows promise.

and I always try to keep my promise.

And one system shows promise.

and I always try to keep my promise.

Promise

Domande frequenti: Commitment vs Oaths vs Pledge vs Promise vs Vow

Qual è la differenza tra Commitment, Oaths, Pledge, Promise e Vow?

Commitment: A promise to do something or stay loyal. Oaths: Formal promises, often made publicly. Pledge: To make a serious promise or commitment. Promise: A commitment to do something or not do something. Vow: A serious promise to do something.

Quale è più comune: Commitment, Oaths, Pledge, Promise e Vow?

Promise è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Commitment: His commitment to the project ensured its success. Oaths: The witness took several oaths before testifying in court. Pledge: She decided to pledge her support to the charity event. Promise: I promise to help you with your homework. Vow: She vowed never to speak to him again.

Posso usare Commitment, Oaths, Pledge, Promise e Vow in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Commitment, Oaths, Pledge, Promise e Vow sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.