Comparison vs Ratio

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

Comparison

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Ratio

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun
Mais comum: Comparison
 ComparisonRatio
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/kəmˈpærɪsn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kəmˈpærɪsn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/"]/
SignificadoLooking at how things are similar or different.The relationship between two numbers showing how much of one there is compared to the other.
ExemploThe comparison between the two models shows a significant difference in performance.The ratio of students to teachers in the school is quite favorable.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesfavourable/​favorable, unfavourable/​unfavorable, fair, draw, make, perform, by comparison (with), for comparison, in comparison to, a basis for comparison, a point of comparison, for the purposes of comparison, favourable/​favorable, unfavourable/​unfavorable, fair, draw, make, perform, by comparison (with), for comparison, in comparison to, a basis for comparison, a point of comparison, for the purposes of comparisonhigh, low, gender, achieve, have, improve, improve, worsen, differ, in a/​the ratio, ratio between, ratio of something to something
Antônimoscontrast, dissimilaritydisproportion, imbalance
Erros comunsConfused with 'comparative' — remember 'comparison' is the act., Using 'compare' instead of 'comparison' in noun form., Incorrectly using 'comparison' with verbs.Confused with 'proportion'; 'ratio' refers to the relationship compared to each other., Using 'ratio' in non-numeric contexts; it is primarily a numerical term., Mispronouncing 'ratio' as 'rat-io'; the correct pronunciation emphasizes 'ra-'.
Notas de usoUse 'comparison' in academic or analytical contexts. It's appropriate for discussions about similarities and differences but less common in casual conversation.Used in mathematics, sciences, and discussions about comparisons. Avoid in casual conversation unless the context is clear.

Perguntas frequentes: Comparison vs Ratio

Qual é a diferença entre Comparison e Ratio?

Comparison: Looking at how things are similar or different. Ratio: The relationship between two numbers showing how much of one there is compared to the other.

Qual é mais comum: Comparison e Ratio?

Comparison é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Comparison e Ratio?

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

Comparison e Ratio estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Comparison: B1, Ratio: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Comparison e Ratio?

Comparison: noun, Ratio: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Comparison: The comparison between the two models shows a significant difference in performance. Ratio: The ratio of students to teachers in the school is quite favorable.

Posso usar Comparison e Ratio de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Comparison e Ratio 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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