Absent vs Away vs Lost vs Vacant

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Absent

Top 2000 (comum)C1adjective

Away

Bloco de alta frequênciaA1adverb

Lost

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adjective

Vacant

Top 3000 (comum)C1adjective
 AbsentAwayLostVacant
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈæbsənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈæbsənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/əˈweɪ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈweɪ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/lɒst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɔːst/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈveɪ.kənt//🇺🇸 //ˈveɪ.kənt//
Significadonot present or not hereNot here; at a distance.Not knowing where something is.Vazio ou não sendo usado.Empty or not occupied.
ExemploShe was absent from work for two weeks.She waved goodbye and walked away.I felt lost in the new city without a map.The apartment has been vacant for several months.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Bloco de alta frequênciaTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 3000 (comum)
Nível CEFRC1A1A2C1
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadverbadjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesbe, remain, completely, entirely, quite, from, absent without leave, be, remain, completely, entirely, quite, from, absent without leavego away, far away, take away, give awaybe, get, completely, hopelessly, be, feel, look, completely, totally, very, be, feel, look, completely, totally, veryvacant seat, vacant position, vacant lot, vacant room
Antônimospresent, there, availablehere, closefound, discoveredoccupied, filled, crowded
Erros comunsConfused with 'absentee' which refers to a person who is not present., Using 'absent' improperly when discussing someone who is temporarily away, instead of permanently missing., Incorrectly assuming 'absent' can be used as an adverb when it is an adjective.Confused with 'a way' — remember they're different., Used in wrong contexts, like inappropriate phrases or idioms.Confused with 'loosed' (to make loose), Using 'loss' incorrectly as a verb, Saying 'losted' instead of 'lost'Confused with 'vacation' as in time off., Used incorrectly to describe busy places., Said as 'vacant of' instead of simply 'vacant'.
Notas de usoUse 'absent' to describe someone who is not in a place where they are expected to be. It can be formal or neutral, but avoid using it in very casual contexts.Used to describe distance or absence. Can indicate physical space or emotional separation. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English.Use 'lost' when someone can't find their way or something is missing. It's appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Avoid it in very specific technical contexts.Use 'vago' para descrever espaços vazios como quartos, cargos ou assentos. Geralmente neutro; evite em contextos muito formais.Use 'vacant' to describe spaces, positions, or expressions that lack activity or occupation. It's suitable for both written and spoken contexts, but avoid using it in informal settings.

Perguntas frequentes: Absent vs Away vs Lost vs Vacant

Qual é a diferença entre Absent, Away, Lost e Vacant?

Absent: not present or not here Away: Not here; at a distance. Lost: Not knowing where something is. Vacant: Empty or not occupied.

Absent, Away, Lost e Vacant estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Absent: C1, Away: A1, Lost: A2, Vacant: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Absent, Away, Lost e Vacant?

Absent: adjective, Away: adverb, Lost: adjective, Vacant: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Absent: She was absent from work for two weeks. Away: She waved goodbye and walked away. Lost: I felt lost in the new city without a map. Vacant: The apartment has been vacant for several months.

Posso usar Absent, Away, Lost e Vacant de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Absent, Away, Lost e Vacant são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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