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B1 · Describing things (3)
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afiado, cortante, pontiagudo
having a fine edge or point, especially of something that can cut or make a hole in something
Be careful with that knife because the blade is very sharp.
Tenha cuidado com essa faca, porque a lâmina é muito afiada.
Sinônimosintelligentcleveracutekeenastutewittyquick-wittedAntônimosdullbluntslowstupidobtusedenseliso, macio
completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes
The baby's skin felt soft and smooth after her warm bath.
A pele do bebê ficou macia e lisa depois do banho morno.
SinônimosevenflatlevelglossypolishedslickgentlecalmAntônimosroughunevenbumpycoarseharshdifficultawkwardtipicamente
used to say that something usually happens in the way that you are stating
Office expenses typically include such things as salaries, rent, and office supplies
As despesas de escritório incluem tipicamente coisas como salários, aluguel e material de escritório
The director typically dominates the staff meetings
SinônimosusuallynormallygenerallycommonlyregularlyordinarilyAntônimosrarelyunusuallyinfrequentlyoccasionallyexceptionallyinjusto
not right or fair according to a set of rules or principles; not treating people equally
unfair criticism
crítica injusta
Life seems so unfair sometimes.
Sinônimosunjustbiasedinequitablepartialone-sidedunequalwrongfulAntônimosfairjustequitableimpartialunbiasedeven-handedversão
a form of something, especially software, that is slightly different from earlier forms, often shown by a number
Make sure everyone is using the latest version of the app.
Certifique-se de que todos estejam usando a versão mais recente do aplicativo.
Version 3.1 fixes several bugs that users reported.
SinônimoseditionformtypevariationrenderingadaptationcopyAntônimosoriginalprototypesourcedesnecessário
not needed; more than is needed
All this fuss is totally unnecessary.
Todo esse alvoroço é totalmente desnecessário.
They were found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals.
SinônimosneedlessunrequiredsuperfluousgratuitousunessentialdispensableAntônimosnecessaryrequiredessentialvitalindispensablepadrão, comum
average or normal rather than special or unusual
Seat belts are now standard equipment in all new cars.
Os cintos de segurança agora são equipamento padrão em todos os carros novos.
SinônimostypicalusualnormalaveragecommonconventionalregularstockAntônimosunusualatypicalabnormalirregularnonstandardexceptionalsimilarmente
in almost the same way
Husband and wife were similarly successful in their chosen careers.
Marido e mulher foram igualmente bem-sucedidos em suas carreiras escolhidas.
He was attacked for having put his signature to the deal.
SinônimoslikewisesimilarlyequallyidenticallycomparablycorrespondinglyAntônimosdifferentlydissimilarlyunlikelyoppositelydistinctlysilencioso
where there is little or no sound; making little or no sound
As the curtain rose, the audience fell silent.
Quando a cortina se levantou, o público ficou em silêncio.
to remain/stay/keep silent
SinônimosquiethushedmutenoiselessspeechlesssoundlessAntônimosnoisyloudvociferousclamorousdeafeningdesagradável
not pleasant or comfortable
The minerals in the water made it unpleasant to drink.
Os minerais na água tornaram-na desagradável de beber.
an unpleasant experience
SinônimosdisagreeablenastyoffensiveobnoxiousawfuldistastefulrepulsiveAntônimospleasantagreeableniceenjoyabledelightfulincapaz
not having the skill, strength, time, knowledge, etc. to do something
She was unable to hide her excitement.
Ela era incapaz de esconder sua animação.
I tried to contact him but was unable to.
SinônimosincapablepowerlesshelplessincompetentunfitAntônimosablecapablecompetentfitqualifiedsimplesmente
used to emphasize how easy or basic something is
Simply add hot water and stir.
Simplesmente adicione água quente e mexa.
Fame is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
SinônimosmerelyjustonlyeasilyplainlyAntônimosdifficultlycomplexlylaboriouslyhardlyapertado, firme
held or fixed in position securely; difficult to move, open or separate
Make sure the bandage is tight, but not so tight that it hurts.
Verifique se a bandagem está firme, mas não tão apertada a ponto de machucar.
SinônimosclosefirmsecuresnugtauttenseconstrictedrigidAntônimoslooseslackrelaxedeasywideadequado
right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion
The film is suitable for children.
O filme é adequado para crianças.
a suitable place for a picnic
SinônimosappropriatefittingaptproperqualifiedacceptableAntônimosunsuitableinappropriateunfitimproperunqualifiedespecificamente, especialmente
connected with or intended for one particular thing only
This magazine is aimed specifically at teenage girls.
Esta revista é voltada especificamente para adolescentes do sexo feminino.
SinônimospreciselyexplicitlyexpresslyparticularlydefinitelyexactlyAntônimosgenerallyvaguelyimpreciselybroadlyapproximatelysimilaridade
the state of being similar to somebody/something but not exactly the same
There is a strong similarity between the two paintings.
Existe uma forte similaridade entre as duas pinturas.
SinônimosresemblancelikenessaffinitycorrespondenceanalogyAntônimosdifferencedisparitydissimilaritycontrast
