Defeat vs Failure

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

Defeat

Top 2000 (comum)B2verb

Failure

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Failure
 DefeatFailure
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈfiːt/","/dɪˈfiːts/","/dɪˈfiːtɪd/","/dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈfiːt/","/dɪˈfiːts/","/dɪˈfiːtɪd/","/dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈfeɪljə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfeɪljər/"]/
Significadoto win against someone in a game or fightnot succeeding in something
ExemploThe team was determined to defeat their rivals in the championship game.His failure to meet the deadline cost the company a valuable contract.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB2B2
Classe gramaticalverbnoun
Colocaçõescomprehensively, convincingly, decisively, by, comprehensively, convincingly, decisively, by, comprehensively, convincingly, decisively, bycomplete, total, abject, be doomed to, end in, result in, rate, fear of failure, a history of failure, a possibility of failure, big, great, serious, be, represent, prove, arise from something, failure of, fundamental, general, manifest, excuse, justify, constitute, mechanical, structural, technical, cause, lead to, result in, occur, failure in, mechanical, structural, technical, cause, lead to, result in, occur, failure in, mechanical, structural, technical, cause, lead to, result in, occur, failure in
Antônimosvictory, win, successsuccess, achievement, victory
Erros comunsConfused with 'defeat' vs 'defeated' as different forms of the word, Using 'defeat' intransitively — it always requires an object, Incorrectly assuming 'defeat' can be used in positive contextsUsing 'failure' as a verb instead of a noun., Confusing 'failure' with 'fault,' thinking they mean the same., Not using appropriate prepositions, such as saying 'failure of' instead of 'failure to.'
Notas de usoUse 'defeat' in contexts involving competition or conflict, such as sports or battles. Avoid using it in casual conversational contexts unless referring to a game.Use 'failure' to describe a lack of success in a specific endeavor. Avoid in very formal documents unless necessary. In casual conversations, 'failure' can sound heavy; people may prefer 'not succeeding.'

Perguntas frequentes: Defeat vs Failure

Qual é a diferença entre Defeat e Failure?

Defeat: to win against someone in a game or fight Failure: not succeeding in something

Qual é mais comum: Defeat e Failure?

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

Defeat e Failure estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Defeat: B2, Failure: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Defeat e Failure?

Defeat: verb, Failure: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Defeat: The team was determined to defeat their rivals in the championship game. Failure: His failure to meet the deadline cost the company a valuable contract.

Posso usar Defeat e Failure de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Defeat e Failure 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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