Dimension vs Size

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

Dimension

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun

Size

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Size
 DimensionSize
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/daɪˈmenʃn//dɪˈmenʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/daɪˈmenʃn//dɪˈmenʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/saɪz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/saɪz/"]/
SignificadoA measurement of space in length, width, or height.how big or small something is
ExemploIn physics, a dimension defines the parameters in which an object exists.The size of the shirt was too small for me.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRC1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesapproximate, exact, precise, check, measure, in two dimensions, in three dimensions, added, additional, different, add, bring, give (something), dimension toconsiderable, enormous, fair, adjust, change, control, grow, increase, decline, from the size of, in size, in the size of, given the size of something, half the size of something, two, three, etc. times the size of something, large, medium, small, range, variety, be, take, wear, fit somebody, in a/​your size, be a size too big, small, etc., size matters
Antônimosflat, 2D, non-dimensionalsmall, tiny, minute
Erros comunsConfusing 'dimension' with 'demon', due to similar sounds., Using 'dimension' when referring to a quality rather than a size., Misunderstanding when to use 'dimensions' as plural when discussing multiple measurements.Confusing 'size' with 'sized'; 'sized' is used as an adjective., Using 'size' where 'amount' would be more appropriate when referring to uncountable quantities., Saying 'the sizes of the shoes' instead of 'the shoe sizes'.
Notas de usoUse 'dimension' when discussing physical sizes or aspects of things. It's appropriate in technical and academic contexts but can be less common in casual conversation.Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Size' is suitable for descriptions of objects, clothing, and measurements but is less appropriate for abstract concepts without clear dimensions.

Perguntas frequentes: Dimension vs Size

Qual é a diferença entre Dimension e Size?

Dimension: A measurement of space in length, width, or height. Size: how big or small something is

Qual é mais comum: Dimension e Size?

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

Dimension e Size estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Dimension: C1, Size: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Dimension e Size de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Dimension e Size 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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