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
 ExtremelyVery
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈstriːmli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈstriːmli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈveri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈveri/"]/
SignificadoVery much; to a very high degree.used to emphasize something
ExemploShe was extremely happy about her exam results.This cake is very delicious!
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2A1
Classe gramaticaladverbadverb
Colocaçõesextremely happy, extremely difficult, extremely important, extremely cold, extremely fastvery good, very bad, very happy, very important, very fast
Antônimosslightly, moderatelynot, slightly, somewhat
Erros comunsUsing '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 usoUse '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.

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