Back vs Behind vs Return vs Reverse
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Back
Behind
Return
Reverse
| Back | Behind | Return | Reverse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/bæk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bæk/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/bɪˈhaɪnd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bɪˈhaɪnd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈtɜːn/","/rɪˈtɜːnz/","/rɪˈtɜːnd/","/rɪˈtɜːnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈtɜːrn/","/rɪˈtɜːrnz/","/rɪˈtɜːrnd/","/rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈvɜːs/","/rɪˈvɜːsɪz/","/rɪˈvɜːst/","/rɪˈvɜːsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈvɜːrs/","/rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/","/rɪˈvɜːrst/","/rɪˈvɜːrsɪŋ/"]/ |
| Significado | A parte de trás de algo, ou voltar a uma posição anterior.The rear part of something, or to return to a previous position. | Na parte de trás de algo.At the back of something. | dar algo de volta que você pegou emprestado ou recebeuto give something back that you borrowed or received | Mudar algo para voltar a ser como era antes.To change something to go back to the way it was before. |
| Exemplo | She hurt her back while lifting the boxes. | The cat is hiding behind the curtain. | Please return the book to the library after you are done reading it. | To reverse the decision, the committee held an urgent meeting. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 2000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | A1 | A1 | C1 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | preposition | verb | verb |
| 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 | recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to, recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to, recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to, recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to, recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to, recently, shortly, promptly, be due to, be expected to, be likely to, from, to | dramatically, completely, exactly, seek to, try to, fail to, dramatically, completely, exactly, seek to, try to, fail to, slowly, in, out, into, out of |
| Antônimos | front, forward | in front of, ahead | borrow, keep, retain | forward, advance |
| 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') | Confused with 'returning' as a gerund when it should be a verb., Using 'return' without indicating what is being returned., Mixing up 'return' with 'give back' in formal contexts. | Confused with 'inverse' which means opposite in mathematics., Using 'reverse' as a noun instead of a verb., Not using the correct tense; for example, saying 'reversed' instead of 'reverse' in present tense. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'back' em vários contextos, como voltar a um lugar ou mencionar o lado de trás de um objeto. Evite em escrita muito formal, onde um termo mais específico pode ser preferível.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 'atrás' para descrever localização ou posição. É neutro e adequado para a maioria dos contextos, mas evite usá-lo em textos muito formais.Use 'behind' to describe location or position. It's neutral and suitable for most contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal writing. | Use 'devolver' para entregar itens de volta, como livros ou dinheiro emprestado. É neutro e comum. Evite usar em conversas muito informais onde palavras mais simples podem ser melhores.Use 'return' when giving back items, like books or borrowed money. It's neutral and commonly used. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words might be better. | Use 'inverter' ou 'reverter' tanto na conversa do dia a dia quanto na escrita formal ao falar sobre mudar de direção ou ordem. Evite em situações muito informais ou ao se referir a mudanças não físicas.Use 'reverse' in both everyday conversation and formal writing when discussing changing direction or order. Avoid in overly casual settings or when referring to non-physical changes. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Back vs Behind vs Return vs Reverse
Qual é a diferença entre Back, Behind, Return e Reverse?
Back: The rear part of something, or to return to a previous position. Behind: At the back of something. Return: to give something back that you borrowed or received Reverse: To change something to go back to the way it was before.
Qual é mais avançada: Back, Behind, Return e Reverse?
Reverse é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.
Back, Behind, Return e Reverse estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Back: A1, Behind: A1, Return: A1, Reverse: C1 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Back, Behind, Return e Reverse?
Back: noun, Behind: preposition, Return: verb, Reverse: verb.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Back: She hurt her back while lifting the boxes. Behind: The cat is hiding behind the curtain. Return: Please return the book to the library after you are done reading it. Reverse: To reverse the decision, the committee held an urgent meeting.
Posso usar Back, Behind, Return e Reverse de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Back, Behind, Return e Reverse 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.