Dimensions vs Extent

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

Dimensions

Top 2000 (comum)

Extent

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

	Dimensions	Extent
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //dɪˈmɛnʃənz// 🇺🇸 //dɪˈmɛnʃənz//	🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈstent/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈstent/"]/
Significado	O quão grande algo é em comprimento, largura e altura. How big something is in length, width, and height.	O grau ou a quantidade de algo. The degree or amount of something.
Exemplo	The dimensions of the room are 20 feet by 15 feet.	The extent of the damage was greater than we initially thought.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	-	B2
Classe gramatical		noun
Colocações	length dimensions, width dimensions, object dimensions, box dimensions, three-dimensional dimensions	full, greatest, maximum, reach, see, consider, in extent, to an extent, to a…extent, at something’s greatest extent, to a considerable extent, to a great extent, full, greatest, maximum, reach, see, consider, in extent, to an extent, to a…extent, at something’s greatest extent, to a considerable extent, to a great extent
Antônimos	simplicity, uniformity, flatness	limited, minimal, modest
Erros comuns	Confuse with 'dimension' when referring to a singular., Incorrectly use as a verb., Assume only refers to size, ignoring metaphorical meanings.	Using 'extent' as a verb rather than a noun., Confusing 'extent' with 'extent of' when referring to limits or boundaries., Overusing 'extent' when a simpler term like 'amount' would be clearer.
Notas de uso	Use 'dimensões' em contextos técnicos, artísticos ou do dia a dia. Evite usar em conversas informais sobre assuntos pessoais. Use 'dimensions' in technical, artistic, or everyday contexts. Avoid using in informal conversations about personal matters.	Use 'extent' em contextos formais ou escritos ao discutir níveis ou graus. É menos comum na fala cotidiana. Use 'extent' in formal or written contexts when discussing levels or degrees. It's less common in everyday speech.

Veja em clipes reais

into two dimensions which turns a Wormhole into two dimensions, a circle.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

so, um, some recording the dimensions and textures of the room,

into two dimensions which turns a Wormhole into two dimensions, a circle.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

so, um, some recording the dimensions and textures of the room,

Dimensions

Perguntas frequentes: Dimensions vs Extent

Qual é a diferença entre Dimensions e Extent?

Dimensions: How big something is in length, width, and height. Extent: The degree or amount of something.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Dimensions: The dimensions of the room are 20 feet by 15 feet. Extent: The extent of the damage was greater than we initially thought.

Posso usar Dimensions e Extent de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Dimensions e Extent 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.