Company против Firm

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

Company

Топ 1000 (очень частое)A1noun

Firm

Топ 2000 (частое)B2noun
Самое частое: Company
 CompanyFirm
Произношение🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkʌmpəni/"]/🇬🇧 /["/fɜːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fɜːrm/"]/
ЗначениеA group of people who work together to make or sell something.Strong and steady, not soft or weak.
ПримерI work at a software company that develops applications.The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases.
РегистрНейтральноеНейтральное
Насколько частоеТоп 1000 (очень частое)Топ 2000 (частое)
Уровень CEFRA1B2
Часть речиnounnoun
Сочетанияbig, large, leading, group, create, establish, form, make something, manufacture something, produce something, director, executive, owner, in a/​the company, within a/​the company, a director of a company, large, small, touring, good, pleasant, poor, have, keep somebody, need, for company, in somebody’s company, have the pleasure of somebody’s company, request the pleasure of somebody’s company, like your own company, expect, have, mixed, assembled, keep, in company, get into bad company, keep bad company, present company exceptedbig, large, major, establish, found, launch, be based in something, expand, grow, in a/​the firm, within a/​the firm, a client of a firm, a firm of accountants, consultants, solicitors, etc., a partner in a firm
Антонимыindividual, selfsoft, weak, loose
Частые ошибкиConfused with 'companion' — remember, a company is usually a business., Using 'company' in the singular form when referring to multiple businesses., Mixed up with 'firm' — 'firm' can be more specific to certain types of companies.Confused with 'firme', thinking it has a different meaning., Used 'firm' in place of 'secure' or 'stable' incorrectly., Assumed all 'firm' meanings are interchangeable.
Заметки по употреблениюUse 'company' in both formal and informal contexts when referring to businesses. Avoid in casual phrases unrelated to business, like 'keeping company' (which means spending time with someone).Use 'firm' to describe something that is not soft, like a firm mattress. It can also mean strong and resolute, like a firm stance on an issue. Avoid using it in overly casual contexts.

Частые вопросы: Company против Firm

В чём разница между Company и Firm?

Company: A group of people who work together to make or sell something. Firm: Strong and steady, not soft or weak.

Что чаще встречается: Company и Firm?

Среди них Company самое частое в повседневном английском.

Что сложнее: Company и Firm?

Firm имеет самый высокий уровень, B2, по шкале CEFR.

У Company и Firm одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Company: A1, Firm: B2 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Company и Firm?

Company: noun, Firm: noun.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Company: I work at a software company that develops applications. Firm: The law firm specializes in intellectual property cases.

Можно ли использовать Company и Firm взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Company и Firm 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.

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