Term vs Word

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

Term

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Word

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun
 TermWord
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/tɜːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tɜːrm/"]/🇬🇧 /["/wɜːd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/wɜːrd/"]/
SignificadoA word or phrase used in a specific way.A single unit of language that has meaning.
ExemploThe term 'apple' refers to a type of fruit.I learned a new word today in class.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2A1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesspecific, blanket, broad, use, be couched in, define, connote something, denote something, describe something, term for, term of, in glowing terms, in no uncertain terms, in simple terms, college, school, university, paper, during (the) term, in the term, the beginning of (the) term, the end of (the) term, long, short, full, serve, seek, win, run, expire, run out, at term, in the long term, in the medium term, in the near term, long, short, full, serve, seek, win, run, expire, run out, at term, in the long term, in the medium term, in the near termtwo-letter, three-letter, etc., have, use, mention, mean something, signify something, refer to something, game, puzzle, identification, in somebody’s words, word for, word in, in all senses of the word, in other words, in so many words, quick, quiet, have, word with, a word in somebody’s ear, solemn, give somebody, be as good as, be true to, have somebody’s word for something, a man of his word, a woman of her word, bring, send, get, get out, leak, leak out, word about, word of, the word on the street is, what’s the word?
Antônimosundefined, unclassifiedsilence, deed
Erros comunsConfused with 'team' — ensure use of the correct word., Using 'terms' instead of 'term' when referring to a single concept., Misunderstanding the context; 'term' is not always synonymous with 'word'.Confused with 'wording' or 'phrase'., Incorrectly pluralized as 'words' when referring to a concept., Using in place of 'term' when specificity is required.
Notas de usoUse 'term' in academic or technical contexts when discussing concepts. Avoid in casual speech or when referring to everyday language.Used in both written and spoken contexts. Formal when discussing language, informal in everyday conversation. Avoid using in highly technical discussions about linguistics.

Perguntas frequentes: Term vs Word

Qual é a diferença entre Term e Word?

Term: A word or phrase used in a specific way. Word: A single unit of language that has meaning.

Term e Word estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Term: A2, Word: A1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Term e Word de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Term e Word 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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