Blend vs Fuse vs Merge vs Mix

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

Blend

Top 2000 (comum) C1 verb

Fuse

Top 2000 (comum)

Merge

Top 1000 (muito comum) C1 verb

Mix

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 verb

	Blend	Fuse	Merge	Mix
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //blɛnd// 🇺🇸 //blɛnd//	🇬🇧 //fjuːz// 🇺🇸 //fjuːz//	🇬🇧 /["/mɜːdʒ/","/ˈmɜːdʒɪz/","/mɜːdʒd/","/ˈmɜːdʒɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/mɜːrdʒ/","/ˈmɜːrdʒɪz/","/mɜːrdʒd/","/ˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/mɪks/","/ˈmɪksɪz/","/mɪkst/","/ˈmɪksɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/mɪks/","/ˈmɪksɪz/","/mɪkst/","/ˈmɪksɪŋ/"]/
Significado	To mix two or more things together.	To join two things together; to mix.	Juntar duas ou mais coisas em uma só. To combine two or more things into one.	To combine different things together.
Exemplo	You should blend the colors to create a smoother transition.	The artist chose to fuse different materials in her sculpture.	The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.	I like to mix different colors when I paint.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	-	C1	B1
Classe gramatical	verb		verb	verb
Colocações	blend colors, blend flavors, blend in, blend music styles, blend ideas	fuse together, fuse into, fuse with, fuse circuit, fuse design	merge data, merge companies, merge cells, merge ideas, merge accounts	thoroughly, well, gently, with, mix and match, pick and mix, thoroughly, well, gently, with, mix and match, pick and mix, easily, well, freely, with
Antônimos	separate, divide	separate, disconnect, diverge	split, divide	separate, divide, isolate
Erros comuns	Confused with 'mix' - 'blend' suggests a smoother combination., Using 'blend' transitively without an object - it should usually be blended with something.	Confusing with 'fused' as the past tense; remember it's a present form., Incorrectly using 'fuse' when referring to temporary mixtures; it's more permanent.	Confusing with 'marge', which is not a valid word., Using 'merge' without an object; remember it needs something to merge., Omitting the 's' in present tense for third person (e.g., 'he merge' instead of 'he merges').	'Mixin' is not a correct form., Confusing with 'mix up' which has a different meaning., Using 'mix' improperly with abstract nouns like feelings.
Notas de uso	Use 'blend' when talking about mixing ingredients or combining ideas. It's appropriate in both cooking and creative contexts. Avoid using it in very casual speech; other words like 'mix' might be more suitable then.	Used in both formal and informal contexts; often suggests a strong joining of elements, like in science or art.	Use ao falar sobre combinar ideias, empresas ou dados. É apropriado tanto em contextos falados quanto escritos, como negócios ou tecnologia. Use when talking about combining ideas, companies, or data. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, such as business or technology.	Used when combining substances or ideas. Appropriate in cooking or discussions but avoid in formal writing where specific terms might be clearer.

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The lights are off, and they must be looking for a fuse box or something,

Fuse

Perguntas frequentes: Blend vs Fuse vs Merge vs Mix

Qual é a diferença entre Blend, Fuse, Merge e Mix?

Blend: To mix two or more things together. Fuse: To join two things together; to mix. Merge: To combine two or more things into one. Mix: To combine different things together.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Blend: You should blend the colors to create a smoother transition. Fuse: The artist chose to fuse different materials in her sculpture. Merge: The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share. Mix: I like to mix different colors when I paint.

Posso usar Blend, Fuse, Merge e Mix de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Blend, Fuse, Merge e Mix 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.