Look vs Peer

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

Look

Bloco de alta frequênciaA1

Peer

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Look
 LookPeer
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/lʊk/","/lʊks/","/lʊkt/","/ˈlʊkɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lʊk/","/lʊks/","/lʊkt/","/ˈlʊkɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/pɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pɪr/"]/
SignificadoTo use your eyes to see something.A person who is equal to you in age or social status.
ExemploPlease look at the sky; it's so beautiful today.She discussed the project with her peers to get their opinions.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumBloco de alta frequênciaTop 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA1B2
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõescarefully, closely, briefly, turn to, let somebody, at, towards/​toward, look and see, make somebody/​something, like, to, look as if, look as though, make somebody/​something, like, to, look as if, look as though, make somebody/​something, like, to, look as if, look as thoughacademic, professional, outperform, impress, group, influence, pressure, among somebody’s peers, Conservative, Labour, etc., a peer of the realm
Antônimosignore, overlook, disregardsuperior, subordinate
Erros comuns'Look' misused instead of 'see' when talking about understanding something., Using 'look' without a preposition when speaking about observing (should be 'look at')., Confusing 'look' with 'watch' when referring to a focused activity.Confused with 'peer' as a verb., Using 'peers' improperly for singular context., Not recognizing the social or professional connotation.
Notas de usoUse 'look' when referring to the action of seeing. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but can become less formal in expressions like 'look here' or 'look out'.Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often refers to someone in the same profession or social group, making it appropriate in discussions about education or work. Avoid when speaking about younger or older individuals if the equality aspect is not present.

Perguntas frequentes: Look vs Peer

Qual é a diferença entre Look e Peer?

Look: To use your eyes to see something. Peer: A person who is equal to you in age or social status.

Qual é mais comum: Look e Peer?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Look e Peer?

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

Look e Peer estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Look: A1, Peer: B2 na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Look: Please look at the sky; it's so beautiful today. Peer: She discussed the project with her peers to get their opinions.

Posso usar Look e Peer de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Look e Peer 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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