Cool MateDevice vs Tool
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Device
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Tool
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
| Device | Tool | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈvaɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈvaɪs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/tuːl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tuːl/"]/ |
| Significado | A tool or machine used for a specific purpose. | An object used to help do a job. |
| Exemplo | I use a smartphone as my main device for communication. | I need a hammer as a tool to fix the door. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | A2 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun |
| Colocações | clever, ingenious, labour-saving/labor-saving, be fitted with, have, connect, comprise something, consist of something, be designed to, device for, clever, ingenious, labour-saving/labor-saving, be fitted with, have, connect, comprise something, consist of something, be designed to, device for | general-purpose, multi-purpose, basic, set, use, sharpen, down tools, new, effective, essential, become, develop, provide, the tools of the/somebody’s trade |
| Antônimos | disuse, neglect | hindrance, obstacle |
| Erros comuns | Confused with 'devise', which means to create or plan something., Using 'device' as a verb; it is only a noun., Assuming all devices are electronic; can refer to any tool. | Confused with 'instruments' - not all tools are instruments., Overusing 'tool' in informal contexts - can sound childish., Using 'tools' unnecessarily in singular - 'tool' is often more applicable. |
| Notas de uso | Used to refer to gadgets or instruments, often in technology. More common in tech contexts. Avoid in very casual settings where simpler terms (like 'thing') might be used. | Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. In specific fields, tools may refer to software (e.g., design tools). |
Perguntas frequentes: Device vs Tool
Qual é a diferença entre Device e Tool?
Device: A tool or machine used for a specific purpose. Tool: An object used to help do a job.
Device e Tool estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Device: A2, Tool: A2 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Device e Tool de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Device e Tool 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.