Focus vs Target

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

Focus

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2verb

Target

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
 FocusTarget
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈfəʊkəs/","/ˈfəʊkəsɪz/","/ˈfəʊkəst/","/ˈfəʊkəsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfəʊkəs/","/ˈfəʊkəsɪz/","/ˈfəʊkəst/","/ˈfəʊkəsɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈtɑːɡɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/"]/
SignificadoThe center of attention or interest.The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.
ExemploI need to focus on my homework to finish it before dinner.The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2A2
Classe gramaticalverbnoun
Colocaçõesespecially, heavily, largely, need to, try to, decide to, on, upon, highly focused, tightly focused, narrowly focused, hard, intently, automatically, try to, on, uponachievable, attainable, low, set, aim for, achieve, audience, demographic, group, above (a/​the) target, off target, on target, favourite/​favorite, frequent, important, choose, identify, pick, site, off target, on target, target for, put up, set up, aim at, area, range, practice, off target, on target, wide of the target
Antônimosdistraction, scatter, indifferencedodge, avoid
Erros comuns'Focus' is often confused with 'concentrate.', Learners sometimes say 'focus in' instead of 'focus on.', Misusing 'focus' as a noun in places where an adjective form is needed.Using 'target' as a verb without an object., Confusing 'target' with 'goal' in specific contexts., Mistaking the pronunciation or spelling.
Notas de usoUsed in both formal and informal contexts. In formal writing, it may refer to a study or topic. In casual conversations, it can refer to personal attention.Use 'target' in both business and everyday contexts when discussing goals. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.

Perguntas frequentes: Focus vs Target

Qual é a diferença entre Focus e Target?

Focus: The center of attention or interest. Target: The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.

Focus e Target estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Focus: A2, Target: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Focus e Target de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Focus e Target 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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