Chance vs Prospect

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

Chance

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Prospect

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Chance
 ChanceProspect
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/tʃɑːns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃæns/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒspekt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːspekt/"]/
SignificadoA possibility of something happening.A person or situation that may become something better in the future.
ExemploShe took a chance and applied for the job, despite her doubts.The prospect of a promotion excites her every day at work.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesexcellent, good, high, give somebody, be in with, have, by any chance, chance of, chance for, fat chance, have every chance, no chance!, equal, fair, good, element, get, have, deserve, arise, come, come your way, chance at, given the chance, half a chance, let a chance slip, take, chance on, chance with, mere, pure, sheer, leave something to, by chance, due to chance, through chance, a game of chance, take your chancesrealistic, reasonable, immediate, have, offer, in prospect, prospect of something, attractive, exciting, intriguing, be excited at, relish, welcome, bright, hot, top, bright, hot, top
Antônimoscertainty, inevitabilitycertainty, fact
Erros comunsConfused with 'change' in spoken English., Using 'chance' as a verb incorrectly., Saying 'a chance to do' when it should be 'chance of doing'.Confused with 'perspective' — they have different meanings., Using 'prospect' to refer to past possibilities., Forgetting to use it as a noun.
Notas de usoUse 'chance' when discussing the likelihood of an event. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but avoid using it in very formal documents. It can often be replaced with 'opportunity' when talking about the possibility for success.Use 'prospect' in business contexts or discussions about future possibilities. Avoid using it in casual conversations as it may sound too formal.

Perguntas frequentes: Chance vs Prospect

Qual é a diferença entre Chance e Prospect?

Chance: A possibility of something happening. Prospect: A person or situation that may become something better in the future.

Qual é mais comum: Chance e Prospect?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Chance e Prospect?

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

Chance e Prospect estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Chance: A2, Prospect: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Chance e Prospect?

Chance: noun, Prospect: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Chance: She took a chance and applied for the job, despite her doubts. Prospect: The prospect of a promotion excites her every day at work.

Posso usar Chance e Prospect de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Chance e Prospect 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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