Relatively vs Somewhat

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

Relatively

Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb

Somewhat

Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb
 RelativelySomewhat
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈrelətɪvli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈrelətɪvli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsʌmwɒt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsʌmwʌt/"]/
SignificadoThe same as or similar to something else; when comparing things.To a certain degree or extent.
ExemploThe results are relatively similar to those from last year.**somewhat different/similar**
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2B2
Classe gramaticaladverbadverb
Colocaçõesrelatively small, relatively new, relatively easy, relatively fewsomewhat related, somewhat different, somewhat surprised, somewhat difficult, somewhat helpful
Antônimosabsolutely, entirelycompletely, totally, absolutely
Erros comunsUsing 'relatively' without a comparison (e.g. saying 'relatively good' without context)., Confusing with 'relevant' which has a different meaning., Omitting the word it is comparing to, e.g., saying 'relatively' alone.'Somewhat' used incorrectly as an adjective., Confused with 'somewhat like' in contexts where 'somewhat' doesn’t need a comparison., Overusing 'somewhat' in sentences where a stronger adverb is necessary.
Notas de usoUse 'relatively' to compare things or show a connection. It's neutral, so it's suitable for both spoken and written English. Avoid in very informal settings.Use 'somewhat' when you want to describe something that is not completely true but partially so. It's neutral, so it's suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Relatively vs Somewhat

Qual é a diferença entre Relatively e Somewhat?

Relatively: The same as or similar to something else; when comparing things. Somewhat: To a certain degree or extent.

Relatively e Somewhat estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Relatively: B2, Somewhat: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Relatively e Somewhat?

Relatively: adverb, Somewhat: adverb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Relatively: The results are relatively similar to those from last year. Somewhat: **somewhat different/similar**

Posso usar Relatively e Somewhat de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Relatively e Somewhat 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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