Cool MateClose vs Near
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Close
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1verb
Near
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1preposition
| Close | Near | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/kləʊz/","/ˈkləʊzɪz/","/kləʊzd/","/ˈkləʊzɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kləʊz/","/ˈkləʊzɪz/","/kləʊzd/","/ˈkləʊzɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/nɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/nɪr/"]/ |
| Significado | To shut something, like a door or a window. | close to something |
| Exemplo | Please close the door before you leave. | The school is near my house. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | verb | preposition |
| Colocações | firmly, tightly, gently, firmly, tightly, gently, permanently, temporarily, officially, to, permanently, temporarily, officially, to | near future, nearby location, near misses |
| Antônimos | open, start | far, distant, remote |
| Erros comuns | Confusing 'close' with 'shut' – know when to use which., Using 'close' when referring to people (e.g., 'close the friend') instead of 'end' or 'finish'. | Confused with 'close' as both can mean similar things., Using 'nears' as a verb form instead of 'is near'., Omitting the object when saying 'near' without context. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'close' when talking about shutting physical objects like doors or books. It can also mean to finish something, such as a meeting. Avoid using it with people in most contexts, except in very informal conversations. | Used when referring to physical or figurative closeness. Generally acceptable in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid using in overly formal settings. |
Perguntas frequentes: Close vs Near
Qual é a diferença entre Close e Near?
Close: To shut something, like a door or a window. Near: close to something
Close e Near estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Close: A1, Near: A1 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Close e Near de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Close e Near 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.