Cool MateSeveral vs Some
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Several
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2
Some
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1determiner
| Several | Some | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈsevrəl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsevrəl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/sʌm/","/səm//sʌm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/sʌm/","/səm//sʌm/"]/ |
| Significado | more than two but not many | a small amount or number of something |
| Exemplo | Several letters arrived this morning. | Some people enjoy hiking in the mountains. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | A1 |
| Classe gramatical | determiner | |
| Colocações | several examples, several options, several people, several times, several steps | some time, some help, some people, some money, some food |
| Antônimos | few, single | none |
| Erros comuns | Using 'several' to mean 'many'., Confusing 'several' with 'a few' — 'a few' suggests a smaller number., Using 'several' with singular nouns. | 'Some' cannot be used with plural uncountable nouns. e.g., it's wrong to say 'some rice' when referring to an unspecified quantity., Confusing 'some' with 'any' in negative sentences., Using 'some' in questions when expecting a negative response. |
| Notas de uso | Used to indicate an unspecified number of items greater than two. It's generally appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid it in very formal contexts where specific numbers are preferred. | Use 'some' when you want to express an indefinite quantity. It is often used in questions where we expect a positive answer. Avoid using it in very formal contexts where precise quantities are required. |
Perguntas frequentes: Several vs Some
Qual é a diferença entre Several e Some?
Several: more than two but not many Some: a small amount or number of something
Several e Some estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Several: A2, Some: A1 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Several e Some de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Several e Some 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.