Authority против Power

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Authority

Топ 2000 (частое) B1 noun

Power

Топ 1000 (очень частое) A2 noun

Самое частое: Power

	Authority	Power
Произношение	🇬🇧 //əˈθɔːrɪti// 🇺🇸 //əˈθɔːrɪti//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈpaʊə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈpaʊər/"]/
Значение	The power or right to give orders and make decisions.	The ability to do something or to control people or things.
Пример	The teacher has authority over the students.	The power of the wind can generate electricity.
Регистр	Нейтральное	Нейтральное
Насколько частое	Топ 2000 (частое)	Топ 1000 (очень частое)
Уровень CEFR	B1	A2
Часть речи	noun	noun
Сочетания	exercise authority, recognize authority, challenge authority	absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/​something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, full, reduced, electric, generate, produce, provide (somebody/​something with), drive something, run something, go off, cable, grid, line, power for, a source of power, awesome, great, real, awesome, great, real, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power, great, major, world, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, air, combat, military, have, possess, use, beyond somebody/​something’s power, in somebody’s power, within somebody’s power, at the height of your powers, at the peak of your powers, at the zenith of your powers, absolute, ultimate, considerable, come to, rise to, assume, be concentrated in (the hands of somebody/​something), flow from somebody/​something, lie with somebody/​something, struggle, relations, structure, in power, in somebody’s power, power of, abuse of power, the balance of power, a bid for power
Антонимы	powerlessness, subordination	weakness, ineffectiveness
Частые ошибки	Confused with 'author' - authority refers to power, not authorship., Misused in singular form; should often use 'authorities' for multiple groups or people.	'Power' as a verb — learners often mistakenly use 'power' when they mean to say 'empower'., Confusing 'power' with 'might', as they have different nuances., Misusing 'power' in phrases, e.g., 'the power of' requires a specified noun.
Заметки по употреблению	Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often refers to organizations or individuals in positions of power.	Used in both formal and informal contexts. In discussions about politics or leadership, 'power' often has a weighty connotation, while in casual settings it might refer to electricity or strength. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts when discussing serious topics.

Частые вопросы: Authority против Power

В чём разница между Authority и Power?

Authority: The power or right to give orders and make decisions. Power: The ability to do something or to control people or things.

Что чаще встречается: Authority и Power?

Среди них Power самое частое в повседневном английском.

Что сложнее: Authority и Power?

Authority имеет самый высокий уровень, B1, по шкале CEFR.

У Authority и Power одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Authority: B1, Power: A2 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Authority и Power?

Authority: noun, Power: noun.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Authority: The teacher has authority over the students. Power: The power of the wind can generate electricity.

Можно ли использовать Authority и Power взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Authority и Power близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.