Joint vs Union

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

Joint

Top 2000 (comum)B2adjective

Union

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun
 JointUnion
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/dʒɔɪnt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/dʒɔɪnt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈjuːniən/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈjuːniən/"]/
SignificadoA place where two parts meet or connect.A group of people or organizations joined together for a common purpose.
Exemploa joint account *(= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example shared by a couple)*The labor union negotiated better wages for its members.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2B1
Classe gramaticaladjectivenoun
Colocaçõesjoint venture, joint effort, joint decision, joint account, joint meetinglabor, trade, trades, form, organize, set up, be affiliated to something, represent somebody/​something, negotiate (something), confederation, federation, movement, close, loose, full, create, form, dissolve, union between, union with, civil, legal, holy, allow, recognize
Antônimosseparate, disjointeddisunion, division, separation
Erros comunsConfused with 'joined' as a verb., Used incorrectly as a synonym for 'single'., Mistaken plural forms, e.g., 'joints' used in singular contexts.Confusing with 'unit', which means one part of something., Using 'unions' incorrectly in singular contexts., Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'u' sound.
Notas de usoUsed in a range of contexts, including anatomy, business (joint venture), and social gatherings (joint meeting). Avoid in overly formal contexts or when discussing separate entities.Used in contexts like labor unions or political unions. It's appropriate in formal discussions or writing. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless referring to a specific organization.

Perguntas frequentes: Joint vs Union

Qual é a diferença entre Joint e Union?

Joint: A place where two parts meet or connect. Union: A group of people or organizations joined together for a common purpose.

Qual é mais avançada: Joint e Union?

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

Joint e Union estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Joint: B2, Union: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Joint e Union?

Joint: adjective, Union: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Joint: a joint account *(= a bank account in the name of more than one person, for example shared by a couple)* Union: The labor union negotiated better wages for its members.

Posso usar Joint e Union de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Joint e Union 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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