Cloud vs Fog

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

Cloud

Bloco de alta frequênciaA2noun

Fog

Top 1000 (muito comum)
 CloudFog
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/klaʊd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/klaʊd/"]/🇬🇧 //fɒg//🇺🇸 //fɔg//
SignificadoA white or gray mass in the sky made of water or ice.A thick cloud of tiny water drops in the air that makes things hard to see.
ExemploThe sky is filled with a fluffy white cloud.The fog rolled in quickly, making the road almost invisible.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumBloco de alta frequênciaTop 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2-
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesdense, heavy, thick, band, bank, blanket, seed, form, gather, mass, bank, cover, layer, above the clouds, below the clouds, through the clouds, a break in the cloud, a break in the clouds, great, huge, dense, create, form, belch, cloud ofheavy fog, thick fog, foggy weather, dense fog, coastal fog
Antônimossun, clear sky, brightness-
Erros comunsConfused with 'cloudy' as an adjective when describing the weather., Mispronounced as 'clowd'., Using 'cloud' as a verb incorrectly.Confused with 'smog', which is polluted fog, Using 'fog' for a light mist instead of a thick cloud, Incorrectly pluralizing 'fog' as 'fogs'
Notas de usoUsed to describe the visible form of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it metaphorically when talking about emotions unless discussing weather.Use 'fog' in both literal and metaphorical senses. In formal writing, avoid using 'fog' figuratively unless context allows.

Perguntas frequentes: Cloud vs Fog

Qual é a diferença entre Cloud e Fog?

Cloud: A white or gray mass in the sky made of water or ice. Fog: A thick cloud of tiny water drops in the air that makes things hard to see.

Posso usar Cloud e Fog de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Cloud e Fog 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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