Crowd vs Mob

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

Crowd

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Mob

InformalTop 2000 (comum)C1noun
Mais formal: CrowdMais comum: Crowd
 CrowdMob
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/kraʊd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kraʊd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/mɒb/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mɑːb/"]/
SignificadoA large group of people together in one place.a large group of people, often angry or noisy
ExemploThe crowd at the concert was enormous and filled with energy.an **angry/unruly mob**
RegistroNeutroInformal
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesbig, bumper, capacity, attract, bring, bring in, assemble, collect, gather, control, favourite/​favorite, noise, among a/​the crowd, in a/​the crowd, through a/​the crowd, the back of a crowd, the front of a crowd, the middle of a crowd, big, bumper, capacity, attract, bring, bring in, assemble, collect, gather, control, favourite/​favorite, noise, among a/​the crowd, in a/​the crowd, through a/​the crowd, the back of a crowd, the front of a crowd, the middle of a crowd, be one of, follow, stand out from, a face in the crowdangry, hostile, unruly, form, join, lead, attack somebody/​something, chase somebody, descend on somebody/​something, mentality, justice, rule
Antônimossolitude, individualindividual, solitary, one
Erros comunsConfused with 'crowd' as a verb; remember it's primarily a noun., Using 'crowd' to describe a small group of people., Incorrectly pluralizing as 'crowds' when talking about the general concept.Confusing 'mob' with 'group' - 'mob' implies chaos or disorder., Using 'mob' to describe a peaceful assembly - it's more negative., Incorrectly assuming 'mob' has only criminal connotations., complexity of situation., Confusing 'mob' with 'crowd' - 'mob' suggests a rowdy group.
Notas de usoUse 'crowd' when referring to a grouped collection of people, especially in public spaces. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts but might be less appropriate when referring to organized gatherings or smaller groups.The term 'mob' often refers to a crowd that can become disruptive or violent. It's typically used in informal contexts. Avoid using it in formal writing or serious discussions.

Perguntas frequentes: Crowd vs Mob

Qual é a diferença entre Crowd e Mob?

Crowd: A large group of people together in one place. Mob: a large group of people, often angry or noisy

Qual é mais formal: Crowd e Mob?

Crowd é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Crowd e Mob?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Crowd e Mob?

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

Crowd e Mob estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Crowd: A2, Mob: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Crowd e Mob?

Crowd: noun, Mob: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Crowd: The crowd at the concert was enormous and filled with energy. Mob: an **angry/unruly mob**

Posso usar Crowd e Mob de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Crowd e Mob 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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