Feed vs Give vs Provide vs Supply vs Sustain

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

Feed

Top 1000 (molto comune)A2verb

Give

Chunk ad alta frequenzaA1verb

Provide

Top 1000 (molto comune)A2verb

Supply

Top 1000 (molto comune)B1noun

Sustain

Top 2000 (comune)C1verb
 FeedGiveProvideSupplySustain
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/fiːd/","/fiːdz/","/fed/","/ˈfiːdɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fiːd/","/fiːdz/","/fed/","/ˈfiːdɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɡɪv/","/ɡɪvz/","/ɡeɪv/","/ˈɡɪvn/","/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɡɪv/","/ɡɪvz/","/ɡeɪv/","/ˈɡɪvn/","/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //prəˈvaɪd//🇺🇸 //prəˈvaɪd//🇬🇧 /["/səˈplaɪ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈplaɪ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/səˈsteɪn/","/səˈsteɪnz/","/səˈsteɪnd/","/səˈsteɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈsteɪn/","/səˈsteɪnz/","/səˈsteɪnd/","/səˈsteɪnɪŋ/"]/
SignificatoTo give food to someone or something.To hand something to someone or to offer something.To give something that is needed.to give or provide something that is neededTo keep something going or maintain it.
EsempioI need to feed the dog before I leave for work.Please give me your book.The charity will provide food for the homeless.The company is struggling to meet the demand for their product due to a shortage in supply.We must find ways to sustain our natural resources for the future.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 1000 (molto comune)Chunk ad alta frequenzaTop 1000 (molto comune)Top 1000 (molto comune)Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFRA2A1A2B1C1
Categoria grammaticaleverbverbverbnounverb
Collocazioniproperly, well, poorly, help (to), afford to, on, to, with, a mouth to feed, voraciously, mainly, mostly, on, properly, well, poorly, help (to), afford to, on, to, with, a mouth to feed, properly, well, poorly, help (to), afford to, on, to, with, a mouth to feed, directly, constantly, into, through, to, directly, constantly, into, through, to, directly, constantly, into, through, togive a speech, give a gift, give advice, give permission, give a handprovide assistance, provide support, provide information, provide resources, provide caretotal, available, endless, have, get, lay in, increase, fall, exceed demand, chain, line, network, supply of, supply to, be in short supply, demand and supply, supply and demand, abundant, plentiful, limited, bring, bring in, lay in, hold out, last, be depleted, supply ofno longer, barely, indefinitely, be able to, can, be unable to
Contraristarve, deprive, neglecttake, withhold, keepwithhold, deny, deprivedemand, deprivationneglect, abandon, cease
Errori comuniConfused with 'fed' as the past tense., Using 'to feed' with an object before the subject., Mistakenly using 'feed' as a noun when it should be a verb.Confused with 'give up', which means to stop trying., Using 'give' with an incorrect preposition; it should be 'give it to me', not 'give to me it'., Overusing 'give' instead of synonyms in formal writing.Confusing with 'supply' which has a slightly different scope., Using 'provide' without an object, which is incorrect., Using a wrong preposition; 'provide to' is less common than 'provide with'.Confusing with 'supplement' when more than just providing is meant, Using as a noun instead of a verb, e.g., 'to supply' vs 'the supply', Incorrectly conjugating the verb in different tenses'Sustain' is often confused with 'sustained' as a past form., Learners sometimes forget to add an object after 'sustain'., 'Sustain' is misused when referring to temporary situations, instead of ongoing support.
Note d'usoCommonly used when talking about giving food to animals or children. Not usually used in formal contexts. Avoid using it in contexts where you mean 'nourish' in a more abstract sense.Used in many contexts, from formal offers to casual exchanges. Avoid in contexts that require more specific verbs, like 'deliver' or 'bestow'.Use 'provide' when discussing giving something necessary or essential. Generally neutral but can be formal in legal contexts.Use 'supply' when referring to providing goods or resources. It is neutral and can be used in business, education, and everyday contexts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.Use 'sustain' in contexts about keeping something alive or supporting it over time. It can be formal when discussing topics like environmental issues or less formal in conversations about personal interests.

Domande frequenti: Feed vs Give vs Provide vs Supply vs Sustain

Qual è la differenza tra Feed, Give, Provide, Supply e Sustain?

Feed: To give food to someone or something. Give: To hand something to someone or to offer something. Provide: To give something that is needed. Supply: to give or provide something that is needed Sustain: To keep something going or maintain it.

Quale è più avanzata: Feed, Give, Provide, Supply e Sustain?

Sustain è il livello più alto, a C1, sulla scala CEFR.

Feed, Give, Provide, Supply e Sustain sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Feed: A2, Give: A1, Provide: A2, Supply: B1, Sustain: C1 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Feed, Give, Provide, Supply e Sustain?

Feed: verb, Give: verb, Provide: verb, Supply: noun, Sustain: verb.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Feed: I need to feed the dog before I leave for work. Give: Please give me your book. Provide: The charity will provide food for the homeless. Supply: The company is struggling to meet the demand for their product due to a shortage in supply. Sustain: We must find ways to sustain our natural resources for the future.

Posso usare Feed, Give, Provide, Supply e Sustain in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Feed, Give, Provide, Supply e Sustain 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.

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