Approximately vs Around

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Approximately

Top 2000 (comum)B1adverb

Around

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1preposition
Mais comum: Around
 ApproximatelyAround
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əˈprɒksɪmətli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈprɑːksɪmətli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/əˈraʊnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈraʊnd/"]/
SignificadoAbout or close to a certain amount.in a circular direction; nearby
ExemploThe journey took approximately seven hours.The house is built around a central courtyard.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1A1
Classe gramaticaladverbpreposition
Colocaçõesapproximately equal to, approximately 50%, approximately three hourslook around, turn around, walk around, get around, set around
Antônimosexactly, preciselyaway, outside
Erros comunsUsing 'approximately' with a precise number (e.g., saying 'approximately 2000' instead of 'about 2000')., Confusing 'approximately' with 'exactly'., Omitting 'approximately' when it’s needed for clarity in estimates.'Around' confused with 'around about' (wrong context)., Using 'around' when only specifying one direction., Omitting the preposition when combined with a location.
Notas de usoUse 'approximately' when giving an estimate. It's appropriate in academic and professional contexts, but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.Use 'around' to describe movement in a circular way or location close to something. Avoid it in highly formal contexts.

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Perguntas frequentes: Approximately vs Around

Qual é a diferença entre Approximately e Around?

Approximately: About or close to a certain amount. Around: in a circular direction; nearby

Qual é mais comum: Approximately e Around?

Around é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Approximately e Around?

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

Approximately e Around estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Approximately: B1, Around: A1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Approximately e Around?

Approximately: adverb, Around: preposition.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Approximately: The journey took approximately seven hours. Around: The house is built around a central courtyard.

Posso usar Approximately e Around de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Approximately e Around 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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