Any vs Anyone vs Whatever

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

Any

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1determiner

Anyone

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1pronoun

Whatever

InformalTop 1000 (muito comum)B1
 AnyAnyoneWhatever
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈeni/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeni/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈeniwʌn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeniwʌn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/wɒtˈevə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/wətˈevər/"]/
Significadoone or more of something, no matter whichany person at allany thing or any one; used to show indifference
ExemploI didn't eat any meat.Is anyone there?Take whatever action is needed.
RegistroNeutroNeutroInformal
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1A1B1
Classe gramaticaldeterminerpronoun
Colocaçõesany time, any place, any dayask anyone, help anyone, tell anyonewhatever you want, whatever happens, whatever it takes
Antônimosnone, nonobody, no onenothing, none, no matter what
Erros comuns'Any' used in positive statements like 'I have any books.', Confused with 'some'—'some' is used in positive sentences., 'Any' used incorrectly with uncountable nouns without the proper context.'Anyone' confused with 'anyone else' for adding more people., Using 'anyone' in formal situations where 'any individual' might fit better., Not distinguishing between 'anyone' and 'everyone' in context.Used too seriously in formal writing., Confused with 'whichever' in context., Mispronounced as 'what-ever' instead of 'whatev-er'.
Notas de usoUse 'any' in questions and negative sentences. It's not used in positive sentences. For example, 'Do you have any bread?' or 'I don't have any money.'Use 'anyone' when referring to any person, especially in questions or negative statements. Avoid using it in very formal writing.Often used to dismiss a topic or show lack of concern. Avoid in formal contexts; can come off as rude if not used lightly.

Perguntas frequentes: Any vs Anyone vs Whatever

Qual é a diferença entre Any, Anyone e Whatever?

Any: one or more of something, no matter which Anyone: any person at all Whatever: any thing or any one; used to show indifference

Qual é mais avançada: Any, Anyone e Whatever?

Whatever é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Any, Anyone e Whatever estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Any: A1, Anyone: A1, Whatever: B1 na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Any: I didn't eat any meat. Anyone: Is anyone there? Whatever: Take whatever action is needed.

Posso usar Any, Anyone e Whatever de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Any, Anyone e Whatever 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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