Basis vs Root

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Basis

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun

Root

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Root
 BasisRoot
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈbeɪsɪs/","/ˈbeɪsiːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈbeɪsɪs/","/ˈbeɪsiːz/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ruːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ruːt/"]/
SignificadoThe main reason or support for something.The main reason or support for something.A parte da planta que cresce debaixo da terra e absorve água e nutrientes.The part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water and nutrients.
ExemploThe basis of her argument was well-researched and convincing.The root of the problem lies deeper than we initially thought.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesregular, annual, daily, on a… basis, whole, consistent, factual, on the basis of, basis for, firm, solid, sound, form, provide, basis for, have no basis in somethingdeep, shallow, gnarled, develop, grow, put down, grow, system, ball, crops, by its/​the roots, deep, strong, very, have, explore, find, be planted in something, go back, cause, at (the root of), root in, the root of all evil, the root of the matter, the root of the problem, deep, strong, very, have, explore, find, be planted in something, go back, cause, at (the root of), root in, the root of all evil, the root of the matter, the root of the problem, humble, strong, cultural, get back to, go back to, return to
Antônimossuperficiality, surfacetip, top
Erros comunsConfused with 'base' as a physical structure., Using 'basis' in plural form incorrectly., Confusing 'basis' with similar sounding words like 'basis' and 'basses'.Confused with 'route', meaning a path or direction., Using 'root' to refer to any part of a plant instead of just the underground part., Incorrect pluralization as 'roots' when referring to a single entity.
Notas de usoUsed in discussions to refer to the fundamental reason or support behind ideas or actions. Common in academic and formal contexts, but can be used informally too. Avoid in casual conversation when discussing simple preferences.Used in discussions to refer to the fundamental reason or support behind ideas or actions. Common in academic and formal contexts, but can be used informally too. Avoid in casual conversation when discussing simple preferences.Comumente usado em botânica e jardinagem. Também usado metaforicamente para se referir à fonte ou causa principal de algo. Evite em discussões científicas muito técnicas onde termos mais específicos são preferidos.Commonly used in botany and gardening. Also used metaphorically to refer to the source or main cause of something. Avoid in very technical scientific discussions where more specific terms are preferred.

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Perguntas frequentes: Basis vs Root

Qual é a diferença entre Basis e Root?

Basis: The main reason or support for something. Root: The part of a plant that grows underground and takes in water and nutrients.

Qual é mais comum: Basis e Root?

Root é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Basis e Root?

Root é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Basis e Root estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Basis: B1, Root: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Basis e Root?

Basis: noun, Root: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Basis: The basis of her argument was well-researched and convincing. Root: The root of the problem lies deeper than we initially thought.

Posso usar Basis e Root de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Basis e Root 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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