Knowledge vs Understanding

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

Knowledge

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Understanding

Top 2000 (comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Knowledge
 KnowledgeUnderstanding
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoInformation and skills gained through experience or education.Knowing what something means or how it works.
ExemploHer knowledge of science helps her solve complex problems.Her understanding of the topic was comprehensive and detailed.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesnew, basic, considerable, body, acquire, gain, have, in the knowledge, to somebody’s knowledge, with somebody’s knowledge, a wealth of knowledge, a gap in your knowledge, the pursuit of knowledge, new, basic, considerable, body, acquire, gain, have, in the knowledge, to somebody’s knowledge, with somebody’s knowledge, a wealth of knowledge, a gap in your knowledge, the pursuit of knowledgehuman, pass, beyond (your) understanding, deeper, great, common, show, bring, bring about, understanding among, understanding between, understanding for, written, verbal, implicit, have, come to, reach, understanding between, understanding on, understanding with
Antônimosignorance, inexperiencemisunderstanding, confusion
Erros comunsConfusing 'knowledge' with 'knowledges' (wrong plural form)., Using 'knowledge' as a verb instead of a noun., Mixing up 'knowledge' with 'information' in contexts where distinctions are important.Confusing 'understanding' with 'understand' (verb form), Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Omitting the preposition when using in phrases, like 'understanding of' instead of just 'understanding'.
Notas de usoUse 'knowledge' in both formal and casual contexts. It's appropriate in academic settings, discussions, and everyday conversations, but avoid using it in overly casual slang situations.Use 'understanding' in neutral contexts, often in discussions about learning or communication. Avoid using in overly formal writing.

Perguntas frequentes: Knowledge vs Understanding

Qual é a diferença entre Knowledge e Understanding?

Knowledge: Information and skills gained through experience or education. Understanding: Knowing what something means or how it works.

Qual é mais comum: Knowledge e Understanding?

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

Knowledge e Understanding estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Knowledge: A2, Understanding: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Knowledge e Understanding de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Knowledge e Understanding 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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