Cool MateAwait vs Wait
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Await
Top 3000 (comum)C1verb
Wait
Bloco de alta frequênciaA1verb
Mais comum: Wait
| Await | Wait | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈweɪt/","/əˈweɪts/","/əˈweɪtɪd/","/əˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈweɪt/","/əˈweɪts/","/əˈweɪtɪd/","/əˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/weɪt/","/weɪts/","/ˈweɪtɪd/","/ˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/weɪt/","/weɪts/","/ˈweɪtɪd/","/ˈweɪtɪŋ/"]/ |
| Significado | to wait for something or someone | To stay in one place or not do anything until something happens. |
| Exemplo | He is in custody **awaiting trial**. | Please wait for your turn in the queue. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 3000 (comum) | Bloco de alta frequência |
| Nível CEFR | C1 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | verb | verb |
| Colocações | anxiously, breathlessly, nervously, long awaited | a while, long, forever, have to, must, can hardly, for, till, until, can’t afford to wait, keep somebody waiting, wait a long time, a while, long, forever, have to, must, can hardly, for, till, until, can’t afford to wait, keep somebody waiting, wait a long time |
| Antônimos | depart, continue, proceed | rush, hurry, act |
| Erros comuns | Using 'await' without an object, e.g., 'I await.' should be 'I await your response.', 'Await for' is incorrect; 'await' does not take 'for'., Confusing with 'wait' which is more common in conversation. | 'Wait' is sometimes confused with 'waive', which has a different meaning., Learners may use 'wait' without the preposition 'for' when necessary., Using 'wait' inappropriately in formal writing, where 'await' is preferred. |
| Notas de uso | Used in formal contexts, often in writing. Not typical in casual speech. Don't confuse with 'wait for'—they are similar but 'await' is used without 'for'. | Often used when someone is expecting another person or event. Can be informal when telling someone to be patient (e.g., 'Wait a minute'). Less formal in casual conversations. In formal contexts, alternatives like 'await' may be more appropriate. |
Perguntas frequentes: Await vs Wait
Qual é a diferença entre Await e Wait?
Await: to wait for something or someone Wait: To stay in one place or not do anything until something happens.
Qual é mais comum: Await e Wait?
Wait é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Qual é mais avançada: Await e Wait?
Await é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.
Await e Wait estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Await: C1, Wait: A1 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Await e Wait?
Await: verb, Wait: verb.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Await: He is in custody **awaiting trial**. Wait: Please wait for your turn in the queue.
Posso usar Await e Wait de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Await e Wait 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.