Cool MateDownward vs Downwards
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Downward
Top 3000 (comum)B1adjective
Downwards
Top 3000 (comum)B2adverb
| Downward | Downwards | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdaʊnwəd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdaʊnwərd/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdaʊnwədz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdaʊnwərdz/"]/ |
| Significado | Going or facing towards a lower position. | Moving to a lower place or level. |
| Exemplo | the downward slope of a hill | She was lying face downwards on the grass. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 3000 (comum) | Top 3000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | B1 | B2 |
| Classe gramatical | adjective | adverb |
| Colocações | move downward, look downward, trend downward, shift downward, go downward | look downwards, move downwards, trend downwards |
| Antônimos | upward, ascending | upwards |
| Erros comuns | Using 'downward' as an adjective without a noun (e.g., 'downward movement' should be used)., Confusing with 'downwards' — both are correct, but usage may vary by region., Misplacing the word in a sentence, leading to unclear meaning. | Using 'downward' instead of 'downwards' in British English contexts., Confusing 'downwards' with 'downward' when referring to direction., Not using the word when describing a decrease in something like prices or temperatures. |
| Notas de uso | Commonly used in both written and spoken English. Can describe physical movement or figurative situations, such as emotions. Less used in casual conversations. | Commonly used in both written and spoken English. Often refers to physical movement or direction, but can also indicate a decrease in status or quality. Avoid in highly formal contexts. |
Perguntas frequentes: Downward vs Downwards
Qual é a diferença entre Downward e Downwards?
Downward: Going or facing towards a lower position. Downwards: Moving to a lower place or level.
Downward e Downwards estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Downward: B1, Downwards: B2 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Downward e Downwards de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Downward e Downwards 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.