Amount vs Measure vs Sum vs Volume
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Amount
Measure
Sum
Volume
| Amount | Measure | Sum | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈmaʊnt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈmaʊnt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈmeʒə(r)/","/ˈmeʒəz/","/ˈmeʒəd/","/ˈmeʒərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmeʒər/","/ˈmeʒərz/","/ˈmeʒərd/","/ˈmeʒərɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/sʌm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/sʌm/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈvɒljuːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈvɑːljəm/"]/ |
| Significado | The total number or quantity of something. | To find out the size, amount, or degree of something. | The total amount when you add numbers together. | The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is. |
| Exemplo | The amount of sugar in the recipe is too much for my taste. | It is important to measure the temperature accurately before conducting the experiment. | The sum of the two numbers is twenty. | The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | B1 | B2 | B2 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun | noun | |
| Colocações | considerable, copious amounts, enormous, double, increase, decrease, double, increase, decrease, amount of | accurately, 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 something | considerable, 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/wrong | total, 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 |
| Antônimos | none | ignore, neglect | difference, division | silence, quiet, smallness |
| Erros comuns | Using '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. | Confused with 'some' when speaking., Using 'sum' as a verb; it's mainly a noun., Overgeneralizing to non-mathematical uses. | 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 uso | Used 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. | 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 '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 Sum vs Volume
Qual é a diferença entre Amount, Measure, Sum e Volume?
Amount: The total number or quantity of something. Measure: To find out the size, amount, or degree of something. Sum: The total amount when you add numbers together. Volume: The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.
Amount, Measure, Sum e Volume estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Amount: A2, Measure: B1, Sum: B2, 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. Sum: The sum of the two numbers is twenty. Volume: The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.
Posso usar Amount, Measure, Sum e Volume de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Amount, Measure, Sum 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.