Change vs Switch
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Change
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1verb
Switch
Top 1000 (muito comum)B1verb
| Change | Switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/swɪtʃ/","/ˈswɪtʃɪz/","/swɪtʃt/","/ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/swɪtʃ/","/ˈswɪtʃɪz/","/swɪtʃt/","/ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/"]/ |
| Significado | to make something different | To change from one thing to another. |
| Exemplo | I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer. | You can switch the lights off when you leave the room. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | B1 |
| Classe gramatical | verb | verb |
| Colocações | considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition | easily, readily, simply, decide to, between, away from, from, easily, readily, simply, decide to, between, away from, from |
| Antônimos | remain, stay | stay, remain |
| Erros comuns | Confused with 'exchange' which means to swap something., Using 'change' without an object, e.g., saying 'I change' instead of 'I change my clothes'., 'Changed' and 'change' misused in verb forms. | Confused with 'flip'—both mean to change, but 'switch' implies a change of state or position., Using 'switch' without an object—make sure to mention what you are switching., Confusing 'switch' with 'change'—though similar, 'switch' often implies an exchange. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'change' when talking about making modifications or alterations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in a situation that requires a more specific term, like 'transform' or 'alter'. | Used when changing from one thing to another, such as topics, choices, or states. More common in neutral contexts; may sound casual in more formal situations. |
Perguntas frequentes: Change vs Switch
Qual é a diferença entre Change e Switch?
Change: to make something different Switch: To change from one thing to another.
Change e Switch estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Change: A1, Switch: B1 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Change e Switch de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Change e Switch 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.