Extremely vs Very
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Extremely
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adverb
Very
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1adverb
| Extremely | Very | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈstriːmli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈstriːmli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈveri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈveri/"]/ |
| Significado | Very much; to a very high degree. | used to emphasize something |
| Exemplo | She was extremely happy about her exam results. | This cake is very delicious! |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | adverb | adverb |
| Colocações | extremely happy, extremely difficult, extremely important, extremely cold, extremely fast | very good, very bad, very happy, very important, very fast |
| Antônimos | slightly, moderately | not, slightly, somewhat |
| Erros comuns | Using 'extremely' with nouns, e.g., 'extremely happy person' instead of 'extremely happy'., Confusing 'extremely' with similar adverbs like 'really' for less intense expressions., Placing 'extremely' incorrectly in a sentence, altering the meaning. | Using 'very' with negative adjectives like 'bad' too much., Confusing with 'really' in casual conversation., Overusing 'very' can make writing less impactful. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'extremely' to emphasize adjectives or adverbs. Appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid in casual contexts where simpler terms like 'really' may suffice. | Used to increase the intensity of adjectives or adverbs. Best for neutral situations; avoid in formal writing where 'extremely' may be preferred. |
Perguntas frequentes: Extremely vs Very
Qual é a diferença entre Extremely e Very?
Extremely: Very much; to a very high degree. Very: used to emphasize something
Extremely e Very estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Extremely: A2, Very: A1 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Extremely e Very de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Extremely e Very 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.