Collapse vs Decay vs Deteriorate

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

Collapse

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

Decay

Top 2000 (comum)

Deteriorate

Top 2000 (comum) C1 verb

	Collapse	Decay	Deteriorate
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //kəˈlæps// 🇺🇸 //kəˈlæps//	🇬🇧 //dɪˈkeɪ// 🇺🇸 //dɪˈkeɪ//	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/","/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪts/","/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪd/","/dɪˈtɪəriəreɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈtɪriəreɪt/","/dɪˈtɪriəreɪts/","/dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪd/","/dɪˈtɪriəreɪtɪŋ/"]/
Significado	Cair ou quebrar de repente To fall down or break apart suddenly	When something breaks down or gets worse over time.	ficar pior com o tempo to become worse over time
Exemplo	The old bridge began to collapse under the weight of the truck.	The science experiment showed how quickly the fruit would decay.	Her health deteriorated rapidly, and she died shortly afterwards.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	-	C1
Classe gramatical	verb		verb
Colocações	collapse suddenly, collapse under pressure, collapse of a building, economic collapse, collapse into despair	slow decay, tissue decay, rapid decay, biological decay, organic decay	badly, seriously, severely, begin to, continue to, be likely to, into
Antônimos	rise, stand, build	growth, improvement, development	improve, enhance, repair
Erros comuns	Confusing with 'collapse' as a noun; 'collapse' is a verb., Using 'collapse' without an object (it can be intransitive)., Mixing up with 'fall' in contexts where 'collapse' suggests sudden failure.	Confused with 'degrade' or 'deteriorate'., Using it to describe emotional states, which is less appropriate., Mispronouncing the last syllable.	Confused with 'depreciate' when discussing value loss., Used intransitively, e.g., 'The situation deteriorates.' should specify what is deteriorating., Overusing it in contexts where simpler words like 'get worse' could apply.
Notas de uso	Use 'collapse' para estruturas físicas ou situações figurativas. Em contextos formais, pode referir-se a sistemas ou economias. Use 'collapse' for physical structures or figurative situations. In formal contexts, it may refer to systems or economies.	Commonly used in scientific or health contexts. Less common in everyday conversation. Avoid in casual settings.	Usado tanto na fala quanto na escrita para descrever coisas que estão piorando, como saúde física, edifícios ou relacionamentos. Evite em conversas casuais, a menos que esteja discutindo problemas específicos. Used in both speaking and writing to describe things that are getting worse, such as physical health, buildings, or relationships. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing specific issues.

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Three layers down, the dreams are gonna collapse with the slightest disturbance.

The Pitt › S1 E1

Diastolic collapse of the right atrium and right ventricle.

Three layers down, the dreams are gonna collapse with the slightest disturbance.

The Pitt › S1 E1

Diastolic collapse of the right atrium and right ventricle.

Collapse

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

before it fell into decay.

Decay

Perguntas frequentes: Collapse vs Decay vs Deteriorate

Qual é a diferença entre Collapse, Decay e Deteriorate?

Collapse: To fall down or break apart suddenly Decay: When something breaks down or gets worse over time. Deteriorate: to become worse over time

Qual é mais avançada: Collapse, Decay e Deteriorate?

Deteriorate é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Collapse: The old bridge began to collapse under the weight of the truck. Decay: The science experiment showed how quickly the fruit would decay. Deteriorate: Her health deteriorated rapidly, and she died shortly afterwards.

Posso usar Collapse, Decay e Deteriorate de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Collapse, Decay e Deteriorate 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.