Control vs Powers

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

Control

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Powers

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 ControlPowers
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/kənˈtrəʊl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈtrəʊl/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈpaʊəz//🇺🇸 //ˈpaʊərz//
SignificadoTer poder sobre algo ou alguém.To have power over something or someone.The ability to do something or control something.
ExemploShe learned how to take control of the situation during the meeting.The government has the powers to implement new laws.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2-
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesabsolute, complete, full, have, achieve, assert, freak, beyond your control, outside your control, in control (of), circumstances beyond somebody’s control, absolute, complete, full, have, achieve, assert, freak, beyond your control, outside your control, in control (of), circumstances beyond somebody’s control, strict, stringent, tight, implement, impose, introduce, control on, remote, volume, cruise, take, panel, device, stick, at the controlsabuse powers, exercise powers, transfer powers
Antônimoslose, surrender, releaseweakness, impotence
Erros comuns'Control' is sometimes confused with 'manage' although 'manage' implies more overall organization., Learners may use 'control' with reflexive pronouns incorrectly, e.g., 'control myself' instead of just 'control'., Misusing 'control' in a physical sense, like 'control the ball' instead of 'handle the ball'.Confused with 'power' as a singular form., Misused in phrases without proper context., Incorrectly used with plural verbs.
Notas de usoUse 'controle' ao falar sobre gerenciar situações ou o comportamento das pessoas. Evite usá-lo em conversas muito informais, pois pode implicar domínio.Use 'control' when talking about managing situations or people's behavior. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations as it may imply dominance.Used in various contexts including politics, science, and personal abilities. Not usually used in casual conversation.

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Perguntas frequentes: Control vs Powers

Qual é a diferença entre Control e Powers?

Control: To have power over something or someone. Powers: The ability to do something or control something.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Control: She learned how to take control of the situation during the meeting. Powers: The government has the powers to implement new laws.

Posso usar Control e Powers de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Control e Powers 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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