Authority vs Command vs Dominance vs Influence vs Power

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

Authority

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun

Command

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun

Dominance

Top 3000 (comum)C1noun

Influence

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Power

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
 AuthorityCommandDominanceInfluencePower
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //əˈθɔːrɪti//🇺🇸 //əˈθɔːrɪti//🇬🇧 /["/kəˈmɑːnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəˈmænd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈdɒmɪnəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdɑːmɪnəns/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪnfluəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnfluəns/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈpaʊə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpaʊər/"]/
SignificadoThe power or right to give orders and make decisions.An order to do something.Being in control or having power over someone or something.To have an effect on someone or something.The ability to do something or to control people or things.
ExemploThe teacher has authority over the students.Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive.political/economic dominanceHer influence on the committee was undeniable, as she often swayed their decisions.The power of the wind can generate electricity.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 3000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1B2C1B1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnounnounnounnoun
Colocaçõesexercise authority, recognize authority, challenge authoritybasic, simple, carry out, obey, disobey, at somebody’s command, your wish is my command, spoken, verbal, voice, enter, type, use, line, prompt, complete, full, total, have, assume, take, centre/​center, chair, deck, in command, in command of, under somebody’s command, the chain of command, the line of command, excellent, fluent, good, have, demonstrate, show, at your command, command ofshow dominance, exert dominance, assert dominancebig, considerable, enormous, have, gain, give somebody, extend, grow, wane, under the influence, influence from, influence in, a sphere of influence, bring your influence to bear on somebody/​something, under the influence, big, considerable, enormous, have, gain, give somebody, extend, grow, wane, under the influence, influence from, influence in, a sphere of influence, bring your influence to bear on somebody/​something, under the influence, big, considerable, great, be, have, be exposed to, be at work, affect something, shape something, influence onabsolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/​something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/​something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, awesome, great, real, awesome, great, real, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, great, major, world, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power
Antônimospowerlessness, subordinationsubmission, compliance, inactionsubmission, weakness, inferioritydisregard, ignore, neglectweakness, ineffectiveness
Erros comunsConfused with 'author' - authority refers to power, not authorship., Misused in singular form; should often use 'authorities' for multiple groups or people.'Command' is confused with 'demand' but is less aggressive., Learners often use 'command' without an object, forgetting it typically requires one., Mispronouncing 'command' as 'comand'.Confused with 'dominant' which is an adjective., Using it in informal contexts where power dynamics are not relevant., Incorrectly combining it with other nouns without proper context.Used as a noun instead of a verb without context., Confused with 'affect' versus 'effect'., Omitting the object when using it in sentences.'Power' as a verb — learners often mistakenly use 'power' when they mean to say 'empower'., Confusing 'power' with 'might', as they have different nuances., Misusing 'power' in phrases, e.g., 'the power of' requires a specified noun.
Notas de usoUsed in both formal and informal contexts. Often refers to organizations or individuals in positions of power.Use 'command' when giving direct instructions, especially in formal contexts like military or authority. Avoid in casual conversations where 'ask' or 'request' might be more appropriate.Often used in contexts of power dynamics, relationships, or animals. Less suitable in casual conversations; might be more appropriate in discussions about politics, psychology, or sociology.Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe how one person or thing affects another. Be cautious not to confuse it with 'affect' which is more emotion-based.Used in both formal and informal contexts. In discussions about politics or leadership, 'power' often has a weighty connotation, while in casual settings it might refer to electricity or strength. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts when discussing serious topics.

Perguntas frequentes: Authority vs Command vs Dominance vs Influence vs Power

Qual é a diferença entre Authority, Command, Dominance, Influence e Power?

Authority: The power or right to give orders and make decisions. Command: An order to do something. Dominance: Being in control or having power over someone or something. Influence: To have an effect on someone or something. Power: The ability to do something or to control people or things.

Qual é mais avançada: Authority, Command, Dominance, Influence e Power?

Dominance é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Authority, Command, Dominance, Influence e Power estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Authority: B1, Command: B2, Dominance: C1, Influence: B1, Power: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Authority, Command, Dominance, Influence e Power?

Authority: noun, Command: noun, Dominance: noun, Influence: noun, Power: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Authority: The teacher has authority over the students. Command: Her ability to command attention in the classroom is impressive. Dominance: political/economic dominance Influence: Her influence on the committee was undeniable, as she often swayed their decisions. Power: The power of the wind can generate electricity.

Posso usar Authority, Command, Dominance, Influence e Power de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Authority, Command, Dominance, Influence e Power 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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