Resource vs Tool

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

Resource

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Tool

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
 ResourceTool
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈsɔːs//rɪˈzɔːs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːsɔːrs//rɪˈsɔːrs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/tuːl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tuːl/"]/
SignificadoSomething that can be used to help or support you.An object used to help do a job.
ExemploThe company has many resources available for training employees.I need a hammer as a tool to fix the door.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesabundant, considerable, enormous, be rich in, have, lack, centre/​center, base, guide, access to resources, the allocation of resources, the distribution of resources, abundant, considerable, enormous, be rich in, have, lack, centre/​center, base, guide, access to resources, the allocation of resources, the distribution of resources, abundant, considerable, enormous, be rich in, have, lack, centre/​center, base, guide, access to resources, the allocation of resources, the distribution of resourcesgeneral-purpose, multi-purpose, basic, set, use, sharpen, down tools, new, effective, essential, become, develop, provide, the tools of the/​somebody’s trade
Antônimosdepletion, losshindrance, obstacle
Erros comunsConfused with 'source'; 'resource' is about aid or support., Using 'resources' incorrectly as a singular noun., Overuse of the term in casual contexts where simpler words may fit better.Confused with 'instruments' - not all tools are instruments., Overusing 'tool' in informal contexts - can sound childish., Using 'tools' unnecessarily in singular - 'tool' is often more applicable.
Notas de usoUse 'resource' in contexts related to materials, information, or support systems. It's appropriate in both academic and everyday discussions but may be less common in casual conversation.Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. In specific fields, tools may refer to software (e.g., design tools).

Perguntas frequentes: Resource vs Tool

Qual é a diferença entre Resource e Tool?

Resource: Something that can be used to help or support you. Tool: An object used to help do a job.

Resource e Tool estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Resource: B1, Tool: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Resource e Tool de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Resource e Tool 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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