Entail vs Imply vs Mean vs Require

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Entail

FormellTop 3.000 (häufig)B1

Imply

Top 2.000 (häufig)B2verb

Mean

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A1verb

Require

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1verb
Am formellsten: Entail
 EntailImplyMeanRequire
Aussprache🇬🇧 //ɪnˈteɪl//🇺🇸 //ɪnˈteɪl//🇬🇧 /["/ɪmˈplaɪ/","/ɪmˈplaɪz/","/ɪmˈplaɪd/","/ɪmˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪmˈplaɪ/","/ɪmˈplaɪz/","/ɪmˈplaɪd/","/ɪmˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/miːn/","/miːnz/","/ment/","/ˈmiːnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/miːn/","/miːnz/","/ment/","/ˈmiːnɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/","/rɪˈkwaɪəz/","/rɪˈkwaɪəd/","/rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈkwaɪər/","/rɪˈkwaɪərz/","/rɪˈkwaɪərd/","/rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ/"]/
Bedeutungto involve or include something as a necessary partTo suggest something without saying it directly.unpleasant or cruel; unkind.to need something or someone for a purpose
BeispielThe project will entail several phases of development.The teacher did not say it directly, but she seemed to imply that there would be a test next week.What does this word mean in English?The project will require a significant amount of time to complete.
RegisterFormellNeutralNeutralNeutral
Wie häufigTop 3.000 (häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB1B2A1B1
Wortartverbverbverb
Kollokationenentail risks, entail costs, entail consequencesclearly, heavily, strongly, seem to, intend to, mean to, express or implied, real or implied, clearly, heavily, strongly, seem to, intend to, mean to, express or implied, real or impliedmean attitude, mean comments, mean person, mean jokeurgently, reasonably, generally, urgently, reasonably, generally
Antonymeexclude, omit, removestate, declare, expresskind, generous, nicedeny, refuse, forbid
Häufige FehlerConfused with 'contail' — no such word exists., Using it in informal contexts where simpler words are better., Incorrectly stating 'entail of' instead of 'entail'.'Imply' is often confused with 'infer' — remember, you imply something while someone else infers it., Some learners use 'imply' without an object, which is incorrect., Mixing up the uses of 'suggest' and 'imply' can lead to misunderstandings.Confused with 'mean' as in average or mathematical average., Misused as an adjective without an object (e.g., 'She is mean' usually needs context)., Overused to describe minor annoyances rather than significant unkindness.'Require' is sometimes confused with 'request'; they have different meanings., Learners might use 'require' without an object, which is incorrect., 'Require' is often mixed up with 'want', but 'require' implies necessity.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUsed mainly in academic and formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversation.Use 'imply' when you want to indicate something indirectly. It’s more appropriate in formal writing and discussions. Avoid using it in very casual contexts.Use 'mean' when describing someone's unkind behavior. It is neutral but can be perceived as informal in some contexts. Avoid using it in formal settings or when discussing intentions.Use 'require' when talking about needs in formal settings, such as requirements for a job or project. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing responsibilities.

Häufige Fragen: Entail vs Imply vs Mean vs Require

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Entail, Imply, Mean und Require?

Entail: to involve or include something as a necessary part Imply: To suggest something without saying it directly. Mean: unpleasant or cruel; unkind. Require: to need something or someone for a purpose

Was ist formeller: Entail, Imply, Mean und Require?

Entail ist davon am formellsten.

Was ist anspruchsvoller: Entail, Imply, Mean und Require?

Imply ist das höchste Niveau, bei B2, auf der CEFR-Skala.

Sind Entail, Imply, Mean und Require auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Entail: B1, Imply: B2, Mean: A1, Require: B1 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Entail: The project will entail several phases of development. Imply: The teacher did not say it directly, but she seemed to imply that there would be a test next week. Mean: What does this word mean in English? Require: The project will require a significant amount of time to complete.

Kann ich Entail, Imply, Mean und Require austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Entail, Imply, Mean und Require sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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