Lost vs Missing

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

Lost

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adjective

Missing

Top 2000 (comum)A2adjective
Mais comum: Lost
 LostMissing
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/lɒst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/lɔːst/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɪsɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoNot knowing where something is.Not present or lost.
ExemploI felt lost in the new city without a map.She was missing her keys and couldn't find them anywhere.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2A2
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesbe, get, completely, hopelessly, be, feel, look, completely, totally, very, be, feel, look, completely, totally, verybe, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead, be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead, be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead, be, go, discover somebody, completely, entirely, totally, from, missing in action, missing, presumed dead
Antônimosfound, discoveredpresent, found, available
Erros comunsConfused with 'loosed' (to make loose), Using 'loss' incorrectly as a verb, Saying 'losted' instead of 'lost''Missing' used as a noun instead of an adjective., Confused with 'missed' in situations involving time., 'Missing' used without an object, leading to confusion.
Notas de usoUse 'lost' when someone can't find their way or something is missing. It's appropriate in both casual and formal situations. Avoid it in very specific technical contexts.Use 'missing' to describe something that cannot be found. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid it in highly technical discussions where specific terms are needed.

Perguntas frequentes: Lost vs Missing

Qual é a diferença entre Lost e Missing?

Lost: Not knowing where something is. Missing: Not present or lost.

Qual é mais comum: Lost e Missing?

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

Lost e Missing estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Lost: A2, Missing: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Lost e Missing?

Lost: adjective, Missing: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Lost: I felt lost in the new city without a map. Missing: She was missing her keys and couldn't find them anywhere.

Posso usar Lost e Missing de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Lost e Missing 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.