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
| Back | Behind | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/bæk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bæk/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/bɪˈhaɪnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bɪˈhaɪnd/"]/ |
| Significado | The rear part of something, or to return to a previous position. | At the back of something. |
| Exemplo | She hurt her back while lifting the boxes. | The cat is hiding behind the curtain. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | preposition |
| Colocações | 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, 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 front | behind the scenes, behind closed doors, fall behind |
| Antônimos | front, forward | in front of, ahead |
| Erros comuns | Confusing '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 uso | Use '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.