Command vs Imperative

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Command

Top 1000 (molto comune) B2 noun

Imperative

Formale Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)

Più formale: Imperative Più comune: Command

	Command	Imperative
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɑːnd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmænd/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv// 🇺🇸 //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv//
Significato	Un ordine di fare qualcosa. An order to do something.	A command or instruction.
Esempio	Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive.	Please sit down is an example of an imperative.
Registro	Neutro	Formale
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)
Livello CEFR	B2	-
Categoria grammaticale	noun
Collocazioni	basic, 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 of	imperative sentence, strong imperative, imperative form
Contrari	submission, compliance, inaction	optional, discretionary
Errori comuni	'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'.	Confuse with 'imperative mood', which specifically refers to command structures in grammar., Use 'imperative' as a noun when it's often an adjective in context., Omit context when discussing 'imperative', leading to ambiguity.
Note d'uso	Usa 'command' quando dai istruzioni dirette, specialmente in contesti formali come militari o di autorità. Evita nelle conversazioni informali dove 'ask' o 'request' potrebbero essere più appropriati. 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.	Use 'imperative' in formal writing about grammar or when giving strong commands. Avoid in casual conversations.

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The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

None but the King of Gondor may command me.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...your command of Easy Company has been exemplary.

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

When I took command of the watch, you were stray mongrels,

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

None but the King of Gondor may command me.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...your command of Easy Company has been exemplary.

Command

- I know this is hard, but it's imperative-- - Not now, Uncle Peter.

Imperative

Domande frequenti: Command vs Imperative

Qual è la differenza tra Command e Imperative?

Command: An order to do something. Imperative: A command or instruction.

Quale è più formale: Command e Imperative?

Imperative è la più formale tra queste.

Quale è più comune: Command e Imperative?

Command è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Command: Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive. Imperative: Please sit down is an example of an imperative.

Posso usare Command e Imperative in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Command e Imperative sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.