Duration vs Extent

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

Duration

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Extent

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
 DurationExtent
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/djuˈreɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/duˈreɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈstent/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈstent/"]/
SignificadoO tempo que algo dura.The length of time something lasts.O grau ou a quantidade de algo.The degree or amount of something.
ExemploThe school was used as a hospital for the duration of the war.The extent of the damage was greater than we initially thought.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesbrief, short, limited, decrease, reduce, shorten, for the duration (of), of… duration, throughout the duration offull, 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
Antônimosmoment, instantlimited, minimal, modest
Erros comunsConfused with 'session', which refers to a specific meeting or period of activity., Using it incorrectly as a verb, e.g., 'to duration something.', Mixing it up with 'interval,' which refers to a break or pause rather than the length.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 usoComumente usado em contextos formais e informais. Refere-se a períodos de tempo, como a duração de um filme ou de um evento. Evite usá-lo em conversas muito casuais.Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Refers to time periods, such as how long a movie is or how long an event lasts. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.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.

Perguntas frequentes: Duration vs Extent

Qual é a diferença entre Duration e Extent?

Duration: The length of time something lasts. Extent: The degree or amount of something.

Duration e Extent estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Duration: B2, Extent: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Duration e Extent?

Duration: noun, Extent: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Duration: The school was used as a hospital for the duration of the war. Extent: The extent of the damage was greater than we initially thought.

Posso usar Duration e Extent de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Duration 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.

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