Join vs Attend: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
Join" means to become a part of a group or with a person, while "attend" is used to indicate being present at an event, class, or meeting.
Memory Tip: join = group together, attend = event presence
join has /dʒɔɪn/, attend has /əˈtɛnd/
join /dʒɔɪn/
verbTo become a member of a group or take part in an activity.
Example:
I'm going to join the gym next week to get fit.
Common patterns:
join a club
join a friend
attend /əˈtɛnd/
verbTo go to or be present at an event or place.
Example:
I am going to attend the meeting at 3 PM to listen to the updates.
Common patterns:
attend a meeting
attend a class
Common Mistakes
I will attend the club next week.
I will join the club next week.
Use 'join' because it means becoming a part of the club.
She wants to join the meeting tomorrow.
She wants to attend the meeting tomorrow.
Use 'attend' because it refers to being present at the meeting.
Quick Practice
0/2 correct1. I'm going to ____ the gym next week to get fit.
2. I am going to ____ the meeting at 3 PM to listen to the updates.
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