Cool MateAmazing vs This would be totally awesome
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Amazing
Top 1,000 (very common)A1adjective
This would be totally awesome
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: AmazingMost common: Amazing
| Amazing | This would be totally awesome | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðɪs wʊd bi ˈtəʊtəli ˈɔːsəm//🇺🇸 //ðɪs wʊd bi ˈtoʊtally ˈɔsəm// |
| Meaning | very good or impressive | This would be really great. |
| Example | The view from the mountain top was simply amazing. | 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 | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | be, look, sound, absolutely, pretty, rather, be nothing short of amazing | totally awesome experience, it would be totally awesome, totally awesome time |
| Antonyms | ordinary, unremarkable, boring | - |
| Common mistakes | Overusing it for average things., Confusing it with 'amaze' as a verb., Using it in negative contexts incorrectly. | 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 'amazing' to describe something that exceeds expectations. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it excessively in 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: Amazing vs This would be totally awesome
What's the difference between Amazing and This would be totally awesome?
Amazing: very good or impressive This would be totally awesome: This would be really great.
Which is more formal: Amazing and This would be totally awesome?
Amazing is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Amazing and This would be totally awesome?
Amazing is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Amazing: The view from the mountain top was simply amazing. This would be totally awesome: If we go to that concert, this would be totally awesome!
Can I use Amazing and This would be totally awesome interchangeably?
Not always. Amazing 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.