Authority vs Command vs Influence

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Authority

Top 2000 (courant)B1noun

Command

Top 1000 (très courant)B2noun

Influence

Top 1000 (très courant)B1noun
 AuthorityCommandInfluence
Prononciation🇬🇧 //əˈθɔːrɪti//🇺🇸 //əˈθɔːrɪti//🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɑːnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmænd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪnfluəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnfluəns/"]/
SensThe power or right to give orders and make decisions.An order to do something.To have an effect on someone or something.
ExempleThe teacher has authority over the students.Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive.Her influence on the committee was undeniable, as she often swayed their decisions.
RegistreNeutreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFRB1B2B1
Nature grammaticalenounnounnoun
Collocationsexercise authority, recognize authority, challenge authoritybasic, simple, carry out, obey, disobey, at somebody’s command, your wish is my command, spoken, verbal, voice, enter, type, use, line, prompt, complete, full, total, have, assume, take, centre/​center, chair, deck, in command, in command of, under somebody’s command, the chain of command, the line of command, excellent, fluent, good, have, demonstrate, show, at your command, command ofbig, considerable, enormous, have, gain, give somebody, extend, grow, wane, under the influence, influence from, influence in, a sphere of influence, bring your influence to bear on somebody/​something, under the influence, big, considerable, enormous, have, gain, give somebody, extend, grow, wane, under the influence, influence from, influence in, a sphere of influence, bring your influence to bear on somebody/​something, under the influence, big, considerable, great, be, have, be exposed to, be at work, affect something, shape something, influence on
Antonymespowerlessness, subordinationsubmission, compliance, inactiondisregard, ignore, neglect
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'author' - authority refers to power, not authorship., Misused in singular form; should often use 'authorities' for multiple groups or people.'Command' is confused with 'demand' but is less aggressive., Learners often use 'command' without an object, forgetting it typically requires one., Mispronouncing 'command' as 'comand'.Used as a noun instead of a verb without context., Confused with 'affect' versus 'effect'., Omitting the object when using it in sentences.
Notes d'usageUsed in both formal and informal contexts. Often refers to organizations or individuals in positions of power.Use 'command' when giving direct instructions, especially in formal contexts like military or authority. Avoid in casual conversations where 'ask' or 'request' might be more appropriate.Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe how one person or thing affects another. Be cautious not to confuse it with 'affect' which is more emotion-based.

Questions fréquentes : Authority vs Command vs Influence

Quelle est la différence entre Authority, Command et Influence ?

Authority: The power or right to give orders and make decisions. Command: An order to do something. Influence: To have an effect on someone or something.

Lequel est le plus avancé : Authority, Command et Influence ?

Command est le niveau le plus élevé, à B2, sur l'échelle CEFR.

Authority, Command et Influence sont-ils au même niveau CEFR ?

Authority: B1, Command: B2, Influence: B1 sur l'échelle CEFR.

Quelle est la nature grammaticale de Authority, Command et Influence ?

Authority: noun, Command: noun, Influence: noun.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Authority: The teacher has authority over the students. Command: Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive. Influence: Her influence on the committee was undeniable, as she often swayed their decisions.

Puis-je utiliser Authority, Command et Influence de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Authority, Command et Influence sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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