Figure vs Icon

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

Figure

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Icon

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 FigureIcon
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɪɡə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɪɡjər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈaɪkɒn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈaɪkɑːn/"]/
SignificadoA shape or form of something, or a person’s body.A person or thing that represents something famous or important.
ExemploI can see the figure of a man in the distance.Click on the printer icon with the mouse.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõeshigh, low, double, reach, exceed, add, add up, be bandied about, indicate something, according to (the) figures, in round figures, great, central, key, figure of, cloaked, hooded, masked, painter, drawing, painting, beautiful, fine, good, cut, have, keep, a fine figure of a man, a fine figure of a woman, refer to, see, illustrate something, show somethingdesktop, folder, network, click on, double-click on, right-click on, national, popular, cultural
Antônimosformlessness, ambiguitynobody, nonentity, unknown
Erros comunsConfused with 'figured' as in past tense., Using 'figure' when they mean 'figures' as in numbers., Misusing 'figure out' in contexts that don't require problem-solving.Confusing 'icon' with 'idol'; an icon can be a symbol, while an idol is typically a person., Using 'icon' in a religious context without clarification; it can lead to misunderstandings., Saying 'an icon' before plural nouns, which is incorrect as 'icon' is singular.
Notas de usoUse 'figure' to describe both shapes (like in math) and people. Avoid in very casual conversations unless referring to a specific type of figure like a 'figure skate.'Use 'icon' to describe someone or something that is widely recognized and admired. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be cautious not to overuse it in casual conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: Figure vs Icon

Qual é a diferença entre Figure e Icon?

Figure: A shape or form of something, or a person’s body. Icon: A person or thing that represents something famous or important.

Qual é mais avançada: Figure e Icon?

Icon é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Figure e Icon estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Figure: A2, Icon: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Figure e Icon?

Figure: noun, Icon: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Figure: I can see the figure of a man in the distance. Icon: Click on the printer icon with the mouse.

Posso usar Figure e Icon de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Figure e Icon 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.