Adhere vs Attach vs Comply vs Follow vs Obey

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

Adhere

Formal Top 3000 (comum) C1 verb

Attach

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 verb

Comply

Top 5000 (bastante comum) C1 verb

Follow

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 verb

Obey

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 verb

Mais formal: Adhere

	Adhere	Attach	Comply	Follow	Obey
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ədˈhɪə(r)/","/ədˈhɪəz/","/ədˈhɪəd/","/ədˈhɪərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ədˈhɪr/","/ədˈhɪrz/","/ədˈhɪrd/","/ədˈhɪrɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/əˈtætʃ/","/əˈtætʃɪz/","/əˈtætʃt/","/əˈtætʃɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈtætʃ/","/əˈtætʃɪz/","/əˈtætʃt/","/əˈtætʃɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈplaɪ/","/kəmˈplaɪz/","/kəmˈplaɪd/","/kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈplaɪ/","/kəmˈplaɪz/","/kəmˈplaɪd/","/kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɒləʊ/","/ˈfɒləʊz/","/ˈfɒləʊd/","/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɑːləʊ/","/ˈfɑːləʊz/","/ˈfɑːləʊd/","/ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/əˈbeɪ/","/əˈbeɪz/","/əˈbeɪd/","/əˈbeɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/əˈbeɪ/","/əˈbeɪz/","/əˈbeɪd/","/əˈbeɪɪŋ/"]/
Significado	To stick to something or follow it closely.	to connect or fasten something to another thing	To follow rules or requests.	To go after someone or something or do what they do.	To do what someone tells you to do.
Exemplo	Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells.	Please attach the document to your email before sending it.	They refused to comply with the UN resolution.	I will follow you to the store.	In order to maintain order, everyone must obey the rules.
Registro	Formal	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 3000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 5000 (bastante comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	B1	C1	A1	B2
Classe gramatical	verb	verb	verb	verb	verb
Colocações	closely, firmly, rigidly, to	firmly, securely, loosely, to	fully, reluctantly, happily, fail to, refuse to, with	closely, reluctantly, dutifully, beckon somebody to, beckon to somebody to, being followed, follow close behind (somebody), follow right behind (somebody), closely, quickly, shortly, (be) followed by something, follow in the wake of something, closely, quickly, shortly, (be) followed by something, follow in the wake of something, carefully, to the letter, dutifully, faithfully, blindly, slavishly, be expected to, be likely to, follow in somebody’s footsteps, follow in the tradition of somebody/​something, follow suit, not necessarily, logically, naturally, (on) from, not quite, be easy to, be difficult to, be hard to	immediately, instantly, quickly, have to, must, refuse to, be only obeying orders, a duty to obey, an obligation to obey
Antônimos	detach, separate, disobey	detach, remove	disobey, ignore, flout	lead, precede, guide	disobey, ignore
Erros comuns	Confused with 'adhere to' vs 'stick to' — they are not interchangeable., Using 'adhere' without a clear object — it needs to specify what is being adhered to., Assuming 'adhere' can only refer to physical sticking — it can also refer to following rules.	Confused with 'detach' – forgetting to use the right prefix., Using 'attaching' incorrectly in passive constructions., Not following with an object, e.g., 'attach to' instead of 'attach the document to'.	Using 'comply' without the preposition 'with'., Confusing 'comply' with 'compromise'., Misusing the tense, such as saying 'complyed'.	Confusing 'follow' with 'lead' — they have opposite meanings., Using 'follow' without an object (e.g., 'I will follow' should specify who or what)., Mistakenly using 'follows' in the past tense instead of 'followed'.	Confused with 'obeyed' in past tense usage., Using 'obey' without an object, which is incorrect., Mixing up 'obey' with 'comply' - they are similar but not interchangeable.
Notas de uso	Used in formal contexts, often in legal or technical language. It's appropriate when discussing rules, guidelines, or sticky substances, but less common in casual conversation.	Use 'attach' for both physical and abstract connections, like emails or documents. Less common in very formal writing. Avoid with informal language unless using slang.	Used in formal contexts, such as legal settings or official instructions. Less common in casual conversations. Avoid using in situations where agreement is more appropriate.	Use 'follow' when discussing tracking someone physically or conceptually (like ideas or trends). For social media, 'follow' often describes subscribing to someone's updates. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts.	Use 'obey' in contexts involving rules, laws, or authority figures. It's suitable for both formal and casual situations, but avoid using it with someone you know well unless discussing serious issues.

Perguntas frequentes: Adhere vs Attach vs Comply vs Follow vs Obey

Qual é a diferença entre Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow e Obey?

Adhere: To stick to something or follow it closely. Attach: to connect or fasten something to another thing Comply: To follow rules or requests. Follow: To go after someone or something or do what they do. Obey: To do what someone tells you to do.

Qual é mais formal: Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow e Obey?

Adhere é a mais formal entre elas.

Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow e Obey estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Adhere: C1, Attach: B1, Comply: C1, Follow: A1, Obey: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow e Obey?

Adhere: verb, Attach: verb, Comply: verb, Follow: verb, Obey: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Adhere: Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria adhere to the surface of the red cells. Attach: Please attach the document to your email before sending it. Comply: They refused to comply with the UN resolution. Follow: I will follow you to the store. Obey: In order to maintain order, everyone must obey the rules.

Posso usar Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow e Obey de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Adhere, Attach, Comply, Follow e Obey 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.