Amount vs Measure vs Quantity vs Sum vs Total vs Volume

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

Amount

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Measure

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1

Quantity

Top 2000 (comum)A2noun

Sum

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun

Total

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1adjective

Volume

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 AmountMeasureQuantitySumTotalVolume
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SignificadoThe total number or quantity of something.To find out the size, amount, or degree of something.How much of something there is.The total amount when you add numbers together.The whole amount or number of something.The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.
ExemploThe amount of sugar in the recipe is too much for my taste.It is important to measure the temperature accurately before conducting the experiment.I bought a large quantity of apples.The sum of the two numbers is twenty.The total cost of the groceries came to fifty dollars.The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B1A2B2B1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnounnounadjectivenoun
Colocaçõesconsiderable, copious amounts, enormous, double, increase, decrease, double, increase, decrease, amount ofaccurately, exactly, precisely, be able to, can, be easy to, for, in, easily, effectively, objectively, can, be easy to, be possible to, according to, against, by, a method of measuring something, a way of measuring somethinglarge quantity, small quantity, limited quantity, significant quantity, exact quantityconsiderable, generous, good, borrow, earn, fetch, be due, be payable, be equal to something, a sum of money, calculate, find, work out, sum of, greater, less, more, etc. than the sum of its/​the parts, difficult, easy, do, get your sums right/​wrongtotal amount, total number, total cost, total failure, total controltotal, interior, internal, calculate, measure, by volume, in volume, sheer, considerable, enormous, increase, decrease, reduce, double, grow, increase, high, loud, full, increase, turn up, decrease, control, dial, knob, at… volume, volume on, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes
Antônimosnoneignore, neglectqualitydifference, divisionpartial, incompletesilence, quiet, smallness
Erros comunsUsing 'amount' with countable nouns, e.g., saying 'amount of apples' instead of 'number of apples'., Confusing 'amount' with 'number', as they are used for different types of nouns., Incorrectly using 'amount' in questions or negative forms without proper context.Confused with 'weigh', which is only for weight., Using 'measured' incorrectly as an adjective instead of a verb., Mixing up 'measure' with 'metric' when discussing measurement systems.Confusing 'quantity' with 'quality'., Using 'quantity' where 'amount' is more appropriate (e.g., uncountable situations).Confused with 'some' when speaking., Using 'sum' as a verb; it's mainly a noun., Overgeneralizing to non-mathematical uses.'Total' used as a verb incorrectly., Confusing 'total' with 'entire' in some contexts., Using 'totally' instead of 'total' when describing a noun.Confusing volume with 'amount' when discussing quantity in general., Using it incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form., Saying 'high volume' when referring to low sound levels.
Notas de usoUsed for uncountable nouns (like water or time) rather than countable nouns (like apples or books). Formal in academic contexts, but generally acceptable in everyday conversation.Use 'measure' when talking about quantities, sizes, or lengths. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Avoid using it in very informal contexts where slang might be preferred.Used in contexts relating to amounts, measurements, or counts. Common in both spoken and written English.Use 'sum' in mathematics or when discussing totals. It's neutral in register, suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in non-numerical discussions.Use 'total' in contexts involving amounts or sums. It's appropriate for both casual and formal speech, but avoid using it in technical or scientific contexts where precise terms are preferred.Use 'volume' for both physical space and sound levels. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, from casual conversations to formal discussions. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'volume of work.'

Perguntas frequentes: Amount vs Measure vs Quantity vs Sum vs Total vs Volume

Qual é a diferença entre Amount, Measure, Quantity, Sum, Total e Volume?

Amount: The total number or quantity of something. Measure: To find out the size, amount, or degree of something. Quantity: How much of something there is. Sum: The total amount when you add numbers together. Total: The whole amount or number of something. Volume: The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.

Amount, Measure, Quantity, Sum, Total e Volume estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Amount: A2, Measure: B1, Quantity: A2, Sum: B2, Total: B1, Volume: B2 na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Amount: The amount of sugar in the recipe is too much for my taste. Measure: It is important to measure the temperature accurately before conducting the experiment. Quantity: I bought a large quantity of apples. Sum: The sum of the two numbers is twenty. Total: The total cost of the groceries came to fifty dollars. Volume: The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.

Posso usar Amount, Measure, Quantity, Sum, Total e Volume de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Amount, Measure, Quantity, Sum, Total e Volume 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.