Clock vs Watch

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

Clock

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Watch

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1verb
 ClockWatch
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/klɒk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/klɑːk/"]/🇬🇧 /["/wɒtʃ/","/ˈwɒtʃɪz/","/wɒtʃt/","/ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/wɑːtʃ/","/ˈwɑːtʃɪz/","/wɑːtʃt/","/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoA tool that shows time.To look at something for a period of time.
ExemploI looked at the clock and realized I was late for my meeting.I love to watch movies on the weekends.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1A1
Classe gramaticalnounverb
Colocaçõesaccurate, 12-hour, 24-hour, reset, set, wind, beep, buzz, chime (something), face, tower, radio, against the clock, around the clock, round the clock, the dial of a clock, the face of a clock, the hands of a clockcarefully, closely, attentively, could only, continue to, pause to, for, from, in, sit and watch, stand and watch, watch and wait
Antônimostimeless, indeterminateignore, overlook, neglect
Erros comunsConfusing 'clock' with 'watch' - a clock is stationary, while a watch is portable., Saying 'the clock's hands' when referring to digital clocks., Using 'clock' to describe time in phrases that typically use 'time', like 'What time is it?' instead of 'What is the clock?''Watched' vs 'watching': confusing past and present forms., 'Watch' is not used with 'something': saying 'watch something' instead of just 'watch'., Using 'watch' for inanimate objects like books, instead of 'read'.
Notas de usoUse 'clock' when talking about a device for measuring time. It's common in everyday language. Avoid using it in very formal contexts unless necessary.Used for looking at moving images or events. More formal contexts may use 'view' instead, while 'watch' is appropriate in casual conversations. Avoid using in highly formal writing.

Perguntas frequentes: Clock vs Watch

Qual é a diferença entre Clock e Watch?

Clock: A tool that shows time. Watch: To look at something for a period of time.

Clock e Watch estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Clock: A1, Watch: A1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Clock e Watch de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Clock e Watch 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.