Clear vs Direct

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

Clear

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 adjective

Direct

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 adjective

	Clear	Direct
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/klɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/klɪr/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/dəˈrekt//daɪˈrekt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dəˈrekt//daɪˈrekt/"]/
Significado	Fácil de ver ou entender. Easy to see through or understand.	Claro e sem rodeios. Straightforward; clear without any confusion.
Exemplo	The sky is very clear today, perfect for a picnic.	She gave me a direct answer to my question.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	A2	A2
Classe gramatical	adjective	adjective
Colocações	be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, to, clear and concise, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, to, clear and concise, be, extremely, fairly, very, about, on, be, look, become, extremely, fairly, very, loud and clear, be, become, extremely, fairly, very, be, look, seem, completely, fairly, pretty, of	be, extremely, fairly, very
Antônimos	cloudy, unclear, muddy	indirect, ambiguous, evasive
Erros comuns	'Clear' is often confused with 'clean.', 'Clear' is sometimes incorrectly used as a verb instead of an adjective., Learners may forget to use 'clear' to describe abstract concepts, like thoughts.	Using 'direct' incorrectly with reflexive pronouns (e.g., 'direct himself')., Confusing 'direct' with 'indirect'., Mixing up the emotional tone; using 'direct' when a softer approach is needed.
Notas de uso	Use 'claro' para descrever algo que é facilmente compreendido ou livre de obstáculos. É apropriado em contextos casuais e formais. Evite usá-lo em discussões excessivamente técnicas onde a precisão é importante. Use 'clear' to describe something easily understood or free of obstructions. It’s appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly technical discussions where precision matters.	Use 'direto' para dar instruções claras ou se comunicar abertamente. Funciona em contextos formais e informais, mas cuidado para não parecer muito direto demais em situações delicadas. Use 'direct' when giving clear instructions or communicating openly. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious not to come off as too blunt in sensitive situations.

Veja em clipes reais

Sherlock › S1 E1

Quite clear.

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

One good fall, he'd clear 6, 8 grand.

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

Is that clear?

Sherlock › S1 E1

Quite clear.

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

One good fall, he'd clear 6, 8 grand.

Clear

Then they need a new route, a more direct route.

direct from Hollywood, California, our very own beatnik beauty,

Chill them niggers out and wait for the Wolf, who should be coming directly.

Then they need a new route, a more direct route.

direct from Hollywood, California, our very own beatnik beauty,

Direct

Perguntas frequentes: Clear vs Direct

Qual é a diferença entre Clear e Direct?

Clear: Easy to see through or understand. Direct: Straightforward; clear without any confusion.

Clear e Direct estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Clear: A2, Direct: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Clear e Direct?

Clear: adjective, Direct: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Clear: The sky is very clear today, perfect for a picnic. Direct: She gave me a direct answer to my question.

Posso usar Clear e Direct de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Clear e Direct 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.