Intention vs Purpose

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

Intention

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun

Purpose

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Purpose
 IntentionPurpose
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtenʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtenʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈpɜːpəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpɜːrpəs/"]/
SignificadoWhat you plan to do.The reason for doing something or what something is meant to do.
ExemploShe always follows her intention to help others in need.The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesoriginal, declared, stated, have, announce, declare, with an/​the intention of, intention behind, intention by, the best intentions, good intentions, have every intention of doing somethinglimited, chief, main, have, lack, accomplish, for a/​the purpose, on purpose, at cross purposes, for the express purpose of something, with the express purpose of something, limited, chief, main, have, lack, accomplish, for a/​the purpose, on purpose, at cross purposes, for the express purpose of something, with the express purpose of something, limited, chief, main, have, lack, accomplish, for a/​the purpose, on purpose, at cross purposes, for the express purpose of something, with the express purpose of something
Antônimosunintended, accidental, randomaimlessness, meaninglessness
Erros comunsConfusing 'intention' with 'attention'., Saying 'intention to do' instead of 'intention of doing'., Using it without a verb after it.Confused with 'pose' — don't mix the two words., Using 'purposed' as the past tense — 'purposed' is incorrect., Incorrectly using 'purpose' as a verb — it is a noun.
Notas de usoUse 'intention' when discussing plans or goals. It's appropriate in most situations, but more formal than casual conversation. Avoid in slang-heavy contexts.Use 'purpose' when discussing goals, intentions, or functions. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in casual chats where simpler words like 'reason' might work better.

Perguntas frequentes: Intention vs Purpose

Qual é a diferença entre Intention e Purpose?

Intention: What you plan to do. Purpose: The reason for doing something or what something is meant to do.

Qual é mais comum: Intention e Purpose?

Purpose é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Intention e Purpose estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Intention: B1, Purpose: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Intention e Purpose de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Intention e Purpose 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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