Block vs Prevent

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

Block

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Prevent

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2verb
 BlockPrevent
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/blɒk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/blɑːk/"]/🇬🇧 /["/prɪˈvent/","/prɪˈvents/","/prɪˈventɪd/","/prɪˈventɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prɪˈvent/","/prɪˈvents/","/prɪˈventɪd/","/prɪˈventɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoTo stop something from happening or to make it impossible to pass.To stop something from happening.
ExemploHe threw a block of wood into the fire.We need to prevent accidents on the road.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1A2
Classe gramaticalnounverb
Colocaçõesbig, huge, large, on the chopping block, high-rise, tower, tenement, in a/​the block, block of, city, around the block, round the block, block from, city, around the block, round the block, block from, mental, writer’s, experience, have, suffer from, big, huge, large, on the chopping blockeffectively, reliably, successfully, be able to, be unable to, can, from, aimed at preventing something, action to prevent something, measures to prevent something
Antônimosallow, permit, facilitateallow, permit, facilitate
Erros comunsConfused with 'block' as a noun vs. verb., Using 'block' with the wrong prepositions., Saying 'blocked by' instead of 'blocked from'.Incorrectly using 'prevent' without an object, e.g., 'prevent from accidents' instead of 'prevent accidents from happening'., Using the wrong preposition, like 'prevent to' instead of 'prevent from'., Confusing 'prevent' with 'avoid'; 'prevent' is more about stopping something from occurring.
Notas de usoUse 'block' when referring to stopping something physically or metaphorically. It's appropriate in both everyday and formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations.Use 'prevent' when discussing actions that stop negative events. It is neutral, appropriate for everyday conversation. Avoid in very formal writing; use 'prohibit' or 'forbid' instead.

Perguntas frequentes: Block vs Prevent

Qual é a diferença entre Block e Prevent?

Block: To stop something from happening or to make it impossible to pass. Prevent: To stop something from happening.

Qual é mais avançada: Block e Prevent?

Block é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Block e Prevent estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Block: B1, Prevent: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Block e Prevent?

Block: noun, Prevent: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Block: He threw a block of wood into the fire. Prevent: We need to prevent accidents on the road.

Posso usar Block e Prevent de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Block e Prevent 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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