Line vs Wire

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

Line

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Wire

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 LineWire
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/laɪn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/laɪn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈwaɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwaɪər/"]/
SignificadoA long mark or a row of things.A thin, flexible piece of metal.
ExemploPlease stand in a line to buy your tickets.The electrician used a wire to connect the lights.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõeslong, short, thick, draw, mark, run, divide something, separate something, in a line, a line of latitude, a line of longitude, long, short, thick, draw, mark, run, divide something, separate something, in a line, a line of latitude, a line of longitude, worry, deep, faint, have, run, appear, long, short, new, form, in a/​the line, on a/​the line, long, short, checkout, form, in line, direct, trunk, power, hold, be busy, be engaged, be dead, down the line, on the line, on line, rail, railway, train, take, on a/​the line, the end of the line, long, short, new, form, in a/​the line, on a/​the line, learn, practise/​practice, recite, direct, trunk, power, hold, be busy, be engaged, be dead, down the line, on the line, on line, broad, firm, hard, adopt, follow, pursue, in line with, out of line with, line on, a line of argument, a line of reasoning, a line of attack, broad, firm, hard, adopt, follow, pursue, in line with, out of line with, line on, a line of argument, a line of reasoning, a line of attack, battle, defensive, firing, behind enemy lines, in the front line, on the front linetaut, loose, fine, length, piece, strand, cut, bend, twist, mesh, netting, basket, behind a/​the wire, under a/​the wire, electric, electrical, electricity, attach, connect, disconnect, go, lead, run, along a/​the wire, down a/​the wire, a tangle of wires
Antônimoscurve, scatterstring, cord
Erros comunsConfused with 'line' as a boundary vs 'line' as a row., Using 'line' as a verb without context., Mixing up 'line' with 'lyne' in spelling.Confused with 'wired' which means connected electronically., Used as a verb without proper context (e.g. saying 'I wire' instead of 'I wire it').
Notas de usoThe word 'line' can refer to physical marks, waiting lines, or categories. In formal contexts, be specific (e.g., 'line of code'). Informal use often refers to lines in conversation or jokes.Used to refer to electrical wires or wires used in crafts. In informal settings, it can also refer to stealing (e.g. 'to wire money'). Avoid using in formal contexts when discussing abstract ideas.

Perguntas frequentes: Line vs Wire

Qual é a diferença entre Line e Wire?

Line: A long mark or a row of things. Wire: A thin, flexible piece of metal.

Line e Wire estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Line: A1, Wire: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Line e Wire de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Line e Wire 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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