Open vs Public

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

Open

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1adjective

Public

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adjective
 OpenPublic
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈəʊpən/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈəʊpən/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈpʌblɪk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpʌblɪk/"]/
SignificadoTo make something not closed; to allow access.Relating to or concerning people as a whole.
ExemploPlease open the window to let in some fresh air.The public park is a great place for families to enjoy a picnic.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1A2
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesbe, gape, hang, fully, wide, partially, be, gape, hang, fully, wide, partially, be, gape, hang, fully, wide, partially, be, gape, hang, fully, wide, partially, be, gape, hang, fully, wide, partially, be, declare something, officially, be, remain, stay, to, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very, about, withpublic transport, public opinion, public life
Antônimosclose, shutprivate, secret
Erros comunsUsing 'opened' in passive forms incorrectly (e.g., 'The door was opened by him' instead of 'The door was opened'), Confusing 'open' with 'close' in oppositional statements, Mixing up 'open' and 'unlocked'Confused with 'private' — misunderstanding the contrast., Incorrectly using it as a noun instead of an adjective., Overusing it in contexts that require more specific terms.
Notas de usoUse 'open' in both literal contexts (like doors and windows) and figurative ones (like open discussions). Avoid using it in very formal writing.Used to describe things that are available to everyone, like parks or transportation. Informal contexts might involve 'public' jokes or discussions about private matters in the public eye.

Perguntas frequentes: Open vs Public

Qual é a diferença entre Open e Public?

Open: To make something not closed; to allow access. Public: Relating to or concerning people as a whole.

Qual é mais avançada: Open e Public?

Public é o nível mais alto, em A2, na escala CEFR.

Open e Public estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Open: A1, Public: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Open e Public?

Open: adjective, Public: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Open: Please open the window to let in some fresh air. Public: The public park is a great place for families to enjoy a picnic.

Posso usar Open e Public de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Open e Public 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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