Cool MateSupport vs Take care of you
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Support
Top 1,000 (very common)A2verb
Take care of you
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Support
| Support | Take care of you | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/səˈpɔːt/","/səˈpɔːts/","/səˈpɔːtɪd/","/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈpɔːrt/","/səˈpɔːrts/","/səˈpɔːrtɪd/","/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //teɪk keə(r) əv juː//🇺🇸 //teɪk kɛr əv ju// |
| Meaning | To give help or assistance. | To look after someone's well-being. |
| Example | I want to support my friends in their endeavors. | I will always take care of you no matter what happens. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | overwhelmingly, fervently, fully, agree to, pledge to, promise to, in, be well supported, be widely supported, support and encourage somebody/something, overwhelmingly, fervently, fully, agree to, pledge to, promise to, in, be well supported, be widely supported, support and encourage somebody/something, financially, generously, partially, help (to), through, financially, generously, partially, help (to), through, strongly, weakly, adequately, appear to, seem to, tend to, be supported by data, be supported by evidence, be well supported | take care of yourself, take care of others, take care of business, take care of the environment |
| Antonyms | oppose, hinder, neglect | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'supplement', which means to add to something., Using 'support' as a noun without clarification (e.g. 'She gave support' is vague)., Mixing up 'support' and 'oppose'. | Confusing with 'take care about', which is not standard., Using 'take care of you' when speaking about a group instead of an individual., Translating directly into languages where the phrase has different implications. |
| Usage notes | This word can be used in many contexts like emotional support, financial help, or supporting a cause. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. | Used when expressing concern or affection for someone's health or happiness. Suitable in both personal and professional contexts. Avoid in overly formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Support vs Take care of you
What's the difference between Support and Take care of you?
Support: To give help or assistance. Take care of you: To look after someone's well-being.
Which is more common: Support and Take care of you?
Support is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Support: I want to support my friends in their endeavors. Take care of you: I will always take care of you no matter what happens.
Can I use Support and Take care of you interchangeably?
Not always. Support and Take care of you 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.