Cool MateIncredible vs This would be totally awesome
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Incredible
Top 1,000 (very common)A2adjective
This would be totally awesome
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: IncredibleMost common: Incredible
| Incredible | This would be totally awesome | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkredəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkredəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðɪs wʊd bi ˈtəʊtəli ˈɔːsəm//🇺🇸 //ðɪs wʊd bi ˈtoʊtally ˈɔsəm// |
| Meaning | Very surprising or hard to believe. | This would be really great. |
| Example | The magician's tricks were absolutely incredible! | If we go to that concert, this would be totally awesome! |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, seem, sound, really, truly, absolutely, to, be, seem, sound, really, truly, absolutely, to | totally awesome experience, it would be totally awesome, totally awesome time |
| Antonyms | ordinary, common, unremarkable | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'incredible' as a noun instead of an adjective., Confusing 'incredible' with 'incredulous' (which means unable to believe)., Overusing 'incredible' to describe everyday situations. | Using it in formal contexts where a more serious expression is needed., Overusing 'totally' to the point of sounding repetitive., Confusing 'awesome' with less intense words like 'nice' or 'good.' |
| Usage notes | Use 'incredible' to describe something amazing or extraordinary. It is appropriate in both casual and serious contexts, but avoid it in overly formal writing. | Use this phrase to express excitement or enthusiasm. It's casual and best suited for conversations with friends or peers, not in formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Incredible vs This would be totally awesome
What's the difference between Incredible and This would be totally awesome?
Incredible: Very surprising or hard to believe. This would be totally awesome: This would be really great.
Which is more formal: Incredible and This would be totally awesome?
Incredible is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Incredible and This would be totally awesome?
Incredible is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Incredible: The magician's tricks were absolutely incredible! This would be totally awesome: If we go to that concert, this would be totally awesome!
Can I use Incredible and This would be totally awesome interchangeably?
Not always. Incredible and This would be totally awesome 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.