Cool MateThat's great vs That's perfect
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's great
That's perfect
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
| That's great | That's perfect | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts ˈpɜːfɪkt//🇺🇸 //ðæts ˈpɜrfɪkt// | |
| Meaning | It is exactly what I wanted. | |
| Example | - | Your presentation was amazing, that's perfect! |
| Register | - | Neutral |
| How common | - | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | - | that's perfect timing, that's perfect for me, that's perfect example |
| Antonyms | - | that's awful, that's unacceptable |
| Common mistakes | - | Using it sarcastically without clear context., Mispronouncing the phrase., Confusing with 'that's good' in intensity. |
| Usage notes | - | Use when you agree or are pleased with something. Suitable in most contexts; avoid in very formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's great vs That's perfect
What's the difference between That's great and That's perfect?
That's great: That's perfect: It is exactly what I wanted.
Can I use That's great and That's perfect interchangeably?
Not always. That's great and That's perfect 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.