Cool MateNeed vs Require
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Need
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1verb
Require
Top 1000 (muito comum)B1verb
| Need | Require | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/niːd/","/niːdz/","/ˈniːdɪd/","/ˈniːdɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/niːd/","/niːdz/","/ˈniːdɪd/","/ˈniːdɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/","/rɪˈkwaɪəz/","/rɪˈkwaɪəd/","/rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈkwaɪər/","/rɪˈkwaɪərz/","/rɪˈkwaɪərd/","/rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ/"]/ |
| Significado | to require something | to need something or someone for a purpose |
| Exemplo | I need to finish my homework before dinner. | The project will require a significant amount of time to complete. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | B1 |
| Classe gramatical | verb | verb |
| Colocações | badly, desperately, really, be going to, be expected to, be likely to | urgently, reasonably, generally, urgently, reasonably, generally |
| Antônimos | want, have, lack | deny, refuse, forbid |
| Erros comuns | 'Need' is sometimes incorrectly followed by a gerund (e.g., 'I need going')., Confusing 'need' with 'want'; 'need' indicates necessity., Mistaking the past tense 'needed' for 'needing' incorrectly in sentences. | 'Require' is sometimes confused with 'request'; they have different meanings., Learners might use 'require' without an object, which is incorrect., 'Require' is often mixed up with 'want', but 'require' implies necessity. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'need' in everyday situations when expressing requirements. Avoid using it in very formal contexts; in such cases, 'require' may be more appropriate. | Use 'require' when talking about needs in formal settings, such as requirements for a job or project. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing responsibilities. |
Perguntas frequentes: Need vs Require
Qual é a diferença entre Need e Require?
Need: to require something Require: to need something or someone for a purpose
Need e Require estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Need: A1, Require: B1 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Need e Require de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Need e Require 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.