Mass vs Multitude
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Mass
Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
Multitude
Top 2000 (comum)B1noun
Mais comum: Mass
| Mass | Multitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/mæs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mæs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈmʌltɪtjuːd//🇺🇸 //ˈmʌltɪtud// |
| Significado | A large amount of something. | A large number of things or people. |
| Exemplo | The mass of the object was measured in kilograms. | A multitude of stars filled the night sky. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 2000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | B2 | B1 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun |
| Colocações | enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, enormous, great, huge, mass of, masses of, the huddled masses, the unwashed masses, atomic, molecular, body, measure, add, gain | multitude of choices, multitude of options, multitude of voices |
| Antônimos | few, scarcity, lack | few, scarcity, single |
| Erros comuns | 'Mass' used incorrectly as a verb. It's primarily a noun., Confusion between 'mass' as in a lot of something and 'mass' as in the physical property., Overuse in contexts where 'countable nouns' are discussed. | 'Multitude' is often confused with 'variety', but they mean different things., Learners may use 'multitude' uncountably, but it can also refer to countable items., Some may incorrectly say 'multitudes' when they mean 'a multitude', which implies a singular group. |
| Notas de uso | Used in both scientific and everyday contexts. Avoid using in very casual conversations where simpler words like 'lots' or 'bunch' could work better. | Used to describe a large group often in a formal or poetic context. Avoid in casual conversation. |
Perguntas frequentes: Mass vs Multitude
Qual é a diferença entre Mass e Multitude?
Mass: A large amount of something. Multitude: A large number of things or people.
Qual é mais comum: Mass e Multitude?
Mass é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Mass e Multitude estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Mass: B2, Multitude: B1 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Mass e Multitude de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Mass e Multitude 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.