Cool MateBegin vs Commence vs Embark vs Get on it vs Initiate vs Start
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Begin
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1verb
Commence
FormalTop 3000 (comum)C1verb
Embark
Top 2000 (comum)C1verb
Get on it
InformalTop 3000 (comum)
Initiate
Top 2000 (comum)C1verb
Start
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1verb
Mais formal: Commence
| Begin | Commence | Embark | Get on it | Initiate | Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/bɪˈɡɪn/","/bɪˈɡɪnz/","/bɪˈɡæn/","/bɪˈɡʌn/","/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bɪˈɡɪn/","/bɪˈɡɪnz/","/bɪˈɡæn/","/bɪˈɡʌn/","/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //kəˈmɛns//🇺🇸 //kəˈmɛns// | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪmˈbɑːk/","/ɪmˈbɑːks/","/ɪmˈbɑːkt/","/ɪmˈbɑːkɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪmˈbɑːrk/","/ɪmˈbɑːrks/","/ɪmˈbɑːrkt/","/ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ɡɛt ɒn ɪt//🇺🇸 //ɡɛt ɑn ɪt// | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/","/ɪˈnɪʃieɪts/","/ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd/","/ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/","/ɪˈnɪʃieɪts/","/ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪd/","/ɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/stɑːt/","/stɑːts/","/ˈstɑːtɪd/","/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/stɑːrt/","/stɑːrts/","/ˈstɑːrtɪd/","/ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/"]/ |
| Significado | Começar algo.To start something. | Começar algo.To start or begin something. | Começar uma viagem ou aventura, especialmente de barco ou avião.To start a journey or adventure, especially by boat or plane. | Start doing something quickly. | Começar alguma coisa.To start something. | Começar algoTo begin something |
| Exemplo | I will begin my homework after dinner. | The ceremony will commence at noon. | We stood on the pier and watched as they embarked. | You need to get on it if you want to finish by Friday. | to initiate legal proceedings against somebody | Please start the engine before we leave. |
| Registro | Neutro | Formal | Neutro | Informal | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 3000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 3000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | C1 | C1 | - | C1 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | verb | verb | verb | verb | verb | |
| Colocações | again, all over again, anew, be due to, be expected to, be scheduled to, by, with, begin at the beginning, be just beginning, be only beginning, again, all over again, anew, be due to, be expected to, be scheduled to, by, with, begin at the beginning, be just beginning, be only beginning | commence operations, commence proceedings, commence studies | immediately, reluctantly, recently, be about to, be ready to | get on it quickly, get on it now, get on it ASAP | formally, immediately, recently | suddenly, immediately, just, decide to, expect to, hope to, as, by, from, get (somebody/something) started, a good, great, etc. place to start, let’s start, suddenly, immediately, just, decide to, expect to, hope to, as, by, from, get (somebody/something) started, a good, great, etc. place to start, let’s start |
| Antônimos | end, finish, conclude | cease, stop, end | disembark, finish | - | terminate, end, cease | stop, finish, end |
| Erros comuns | Confusing 'begin' with 'start' in casual contexts., Incorrectly using it without an object, e.g., 'I will begin.' instead of 'I will begin the project.', Using 'began' instead of 'begin' in present tense situations. | Used incorrectly in informal contexts where simpler 'start' would be better., Confused with 'committed' due to similar sounds., Often misspelled as 'comence'. | Confused usage with 'disembark' which means to get off., Using 'embark' without a clear object (e.g., 'embark on a journey' is correct)., Overusing in informal contexts where simpler words like 'start' may be more appropriate. | Using in overly formal contexts., Confusing with 'get at it' which means to approach a topic., Misplacing the word order. | Confused with 'initiation' which is the process of starting something., Using it in informal settings where simpler words like 'start' are preferred., Forgetting to use an object after 'initiate', such as 'initiate a project.' | Confused with 'begin' — both mean similar things but are used in slightly different contexts., Used as a noun incorrectly — 'start' is mainly a verb., Misplaced in phrasal verbs — it should not be confused with 'start up' in business contexts. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'começar' na maioria das situações, tanto faladas quanto escritas. É apropriado para situações formais, mas também pode ser usado informalmente. Evite usar em contextos muito casuais onde uma palavra mais simples como 'iniciar' pode ser melhor.Use 'begin' in most contexts, both spoken and written. It’s appropriate for formal situations but can also be used informally. Avoid using in very casual contexts where a simpler word like 'start' may be better. | Usado em escrita e discursos formais. É menos comum na conversa do dia a dia. Frequentemente usado em contextos legais e profissionais.Used in formal writing and speeches. It's less common in everyday conversation. Often used in legal and professional contexts. | Usado em contextos de viagem ou novos projetos. Geralmente não é usado em conversas casuais sobre ações do dia a dia.Used in contexts involving travel or new projects. It's not typically used in casual conversation about everyday actions. | Use 'get on it' when encouraging someone to begin a task. It’s suitable for casual conversations but may seem too informal for professional settings. | Use 'initiate' em contextos onde um começo formal ou oficial é necessário, como em ambientes de negócios ou acadêmicos. Pode parecer muito formal em conversas casuais.Use 'initiate' in contexts where a formal or official start is needed, like in business or academic settings. It may feel too formal in casual conversations. | Use 'começar' para iniciar ações ou eventos. É apropriado tanto na fala quanto na escrita, mas em contextos formais, você pode usar 'iniciar' em vez disso.Use 'start' for beginning actions or events. It's appropriate in both speaking and writing, but in formal contexts, you might use 'initiate' instead. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Begin vs Commence vs Embark vs Get on it vs Initiate vs Start
Qual é a diferença entre Begin, Commence, Embark, Get on it, Initiate e Start?
Begin: To start something. Commence: To start or begin something. Embark: To start a journey or adventure, especially by boat or plane. Get on it: Start doing something quickly. Initiate: To start something. Start: To begin something
Qual é mais formal: Begin, Commence, Embark, Get on it, Initiate e Start?
Commence é a mais formal entre elas.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Begin: I will begin my homework after dinner. Commence: The ceremony will commence at noon. Embark: We stood on the pier and watched as they embarked. Get on it: You need to get on it if you want to finish by Friday. Initiate: to initiate legal proceedings against somebody Start: Please start the engine before we leave.
Posso usar Begin, Commence, Embark, Get on it, Initiate e Start de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Begin, Commence, Embark, Get on it, Initiate e Start 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.