Chain vs Sequence

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

Chain

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Sequence

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 ChainSequence
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsiːkwəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsiːkwəns/"]/
SignificadoA series of connected links, usually made of metal.A series of things in a specific order.
ExemploShe wore a beautiful silver chain around her neck.The sequence of events leading up to the conclusion was fascinating.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesheavy, thin, gold, length, pull, pull at, yank, clank, mail, in chains, off somebody’s/​the chain, on a/​the chain, a chain of office, a chain on the door, a link in the chain, long, complex, unbroken, break, reaction, letter, a chain of command, a chain of events, big, large, major, store, chain of, part of a chaincomplete, entire, whole, complete, repeat, follow, sequence of, in sequence, out of sequence, a sequence of events, complete, entire, whole, complete, repeat, follow, sequence of, in sequence, out of sequence, a sequence of events, opening, climactic, closing, film, shoot, choreograph, feature, involve, show, in a/​the sequence
Antônimosbreak, disengage, disconnectdisorder, chaos
Erros comunsConfusing 'chain' with 'train' when spoken quickly., Using 'chain' to describe a single link instead of multiple., Mispronouncing 'chain' as if it has two syllables.Confusing 'sequence' with 'sequential' which refers to something being in a sequence., Using 'sequence' without a following object, e.g., 'the sequence of'., Misunderstanding 'sequence' as only related to numbers; it can refer to events or actions too.
Notas de usoUsed in many contexts, from literal chains in machinery to figurative expressions like 'chain of events.' Avoid casual contexts where it might sound too severe.Use 'sequence' when talking about order in time or events. It's appropriate in academic, technical, and everyday contexts, but may be too formal for casual conversation.

Perguntas frequentes: Chain vs Sequence

Qual é a diferença entre Chain e Sequence?

Chain: A series of connected links, usually made of metal. Sequence: A series of things in a specific order.

Chain e Sequence estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Chain: B1, Sequence: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Chain e Sequence de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Chain e Sequence 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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