Back vs Behind

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

Back

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Behind

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1preposition
 BackBehind
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/bæk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bæk/"]/🇬🇧 /["/bɪˈhaɪnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bɪˈhaɪnd/"]/
SignificadoThe rear part of something, or to return to a previous position.At the back of something.
ExemploShe hurt her back while lifting the boxes.The cat is hiding behind the curtain.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1A1
Classe gramaticalnounpreposition
Colocaçõesbroad, slender, muscular, bend, hunch, straighten, arch, stiffen, straighten, injury, pain, trouble, behind somebody’s back, flat on your back, on your back, somebody’s back is turned, back to back, a pat on the back, broad, slender, muscular, bend, hunch, straighten, arch, stiffen, straighten, injury, pain, trouble, behind somebody’s back, flat on your back, on your back, somebody’s back is turned, back to back, a pat on the back, around back, around the back, round the back, back to frontbehind the scenes, behind closed doors, fall behind
Antônimosfront, forwardin front of, ahead
Erros comunsConfusing 'back' with 'backward' when describing direction., Using 'back' when 'return' is more suitable in formal contexts., Overusing 'back' in phrases that can be simplified.Confusing 'behind' with 'in front of', Using 'behind' without a noun after it, Misplacing 'behind' in a sentence (e.g., 'I am behind the door' instead of 'Behind the door, I am')
Notas de usoUse 'back' in various contexts like returning to a place or mentioning the rear side of an object. Avoid in very formal writing where a more specific term may be preferred.Use 'behind' to describe location or position. It's neutral and suitable for most contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Perguntas frequentes: Back vs Behind

Qual é a diferença entre Back e Behind?

Back: The rear part of something, or to return to a previous position. Behind: At the back of something.

Back e Behind estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Back: A1, Behind: A1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Back e Behind de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Back e Behind 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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