Queue vs String

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

Queue

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun

String

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun
Mais comum: String
 QueueString
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/kjuː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kjuː/"]/🇬🇧 /["/strɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/strɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoA line of people or things waiting for something.A thin piece of material like thread or cord.
ExemploThere was a long queue outside the concert venue.She tied the package with a string to keep it closed.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1B1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesendless, long, growing, form, line up in, join, form, build up, grow, in a/​the queue, queue for, queue of, the back of the queue, the end of the queue, the front of the queuetaut, tight, loose, bit, length, piece, tie, tie something up with, undo, vest, in the string, string of, open, guitar, violin, tune, loosen, tighten, break, vibrate, instrument, on a/​the string
Antônimosdisorder, chaosrope, chain, wire
Erros comunsConfused with 'cue', which means a signal to do something., Using 'queue' as a verb incorrectly without specifying the object., Saying 'in queue' instead of 'in line' in American contexts.Confused with 'strap' for thicker materials., Using 'strings' instead of 'string' when referring to one piece., Mispronouncing as 'st-ring' instead of 'string'.
Notas de usoUse 'queue' to refer to people waiting in line, especially in British English. In American English, 'line' is more common. Avoid using in very formal writing.Use 'string' when referring to anything thin and flexible. It's commonly used in crafts, music, and tying things together. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Queue vs String

Qual é a diferença entre Queue e String?

Queue: A line of people or things waiting for something. String: A thin piece of material like thread or cord.

Qual é mais comum: Queue e String?

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

Queue e String estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Queue: B1, String: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Queue e String?

Queue: noun, String: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Queue: There was a long queue outside the concert venue. String: She tied the package with a string to keep it closed.

Posso usar Queue e String de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Queue e String 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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