Pierce vs Prick

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

Pierce

Top 2000 (comum) B1 verb

Prick

Top 2000 (comum)

	Pierce	Prick
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //pɪəs// 🇺🇸 //pɪrs//	🇬🇧 //prɪk// 🇺🇸 //prɪk//
Significado	Fazer um buraco em algo com um objeto afiado. To make a hole in something with a sharp object.	to make a small hole in something with a sharp point
Exemplo	He decided to pierce the balloon with a pin.	Be careful not to prick your finger on the needle!
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	-
Classe gramatical	verb
Colocações	pierce the skin, pierce the heart, pierce through fabric	prick your finger, prick the skin, prick of pain, prick with a needle, prick someone's conscience
Antônimos	seal, close	protect, shield
Erros comuns	Incorrectly using 'pierce' with non-physical objects (e.g., 'pierce a thought')., Confusing with 'piercing' as an adjective., Using 'pierce' in passive voice improperly.	Confused with 'pick' – 'prick' involves a sharp point., Misused in non-physical contexts; often meant for physical sensation., Overusing the slang sense in formal writing.
Notas de uso	Usado em contextos literais e figurativos, geralmente requer um objeto pontiagudo. Evite em contextos não relacionados a cortar ou atravessar. Used in both literal and figurative contexts, typically requires a sharp object. Avoid in contexts unrelated to cutting or going through.	Typically used in medical contexts or to describe physical sensations. Avoid using in overly formal situations.

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The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

His gaze pierces cloud, shadow, earth and flesh.

That gun to pierce your ears, they don't use that to pierce your nipples, do they ?

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

His gaze pierces cloud, shadow, earth and flesh.

That gun to pierce your ears, they don't use that to pierce your nipples, do they ?

Pierce

Your father was circumcised by my rabbi, you prick!

Prick

Perguntas frequentes: Pierce vs Prick

Qual é a diferença entre Pierce e Prick?

Pierce: To make a hole in something with a sharp object. Prick: to make a small hole in something with a sharp point

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Pierce: He decided to pierce the balloon with a pin. Prick: Be careful not to prick your finger on the needle!

Posso usar Pierce e Prick de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Pierce e Prick 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.