Alter vs Change vs Gonna need to amend that vs Modify vs Revise

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

Alter

Acima de 10.000 (menos comum) B2 verb

Change

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 verb

Gonna need to amend that

Informal Top 3000 (comum)

Modify

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

Revise

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 verb

	Alter	Change	Gonna need to amend that	Modify	Revise
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //ˈɔːltə// 🇺🇸 //ˈɔltɚ//	🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪndʒ/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪz/","/tʃeɪndʒd/","/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈɡɒnə niːd tə əˈmɛnd ðæt// 🇺🇸 //ˈɡɑːnə nid tə əˈmɛnd ðæt//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɒdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪz/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd/","/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //rɪˈvaɪz// 🇺🇸 //rɪˈvaɪz//
Significado	To change something. To change something.	tornar algo diferente to make something different	You need to change that.	Mudar algo para torná-lo melhor ou diferente. Change something to make it better or different.	Estudar ou mudar algo para melhorar. To study or change something to improve it.
Exemplo	The dress was altered to fit better.	I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer.	We're gonna need to amend that proposal before submission.	You can modify the document by adding new sections.	I need to revise my notes before the exam.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Informal	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 3000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	A1	-	B2	B1
Classe gramatical	verb	verb		verb	verb
Colocações	alter the course, alter the agreement, alter the design, alter behavior, alter personality	considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition, considerably, dramatically, drastically, from, into, to, change out of all recognition	gonna need to amend a report, gonna need to amend a document, gonna need to amend a procedure, gonna need to amend the plan, gonna need to amend your statement	considerably, drastically, extensively, have to, need to, for, highly modified, in a modified form, modified to fit something	revise for an exam, revise a document, revise a proposal, revise your work, revise a plan
Antônimos	preserve, maintain, retain	remain, stay	-	maintain, preserve, keep	ignore, neglect, overlook
Erros comuns	Confusing with 'change' - 'alter' usually implies a more significant adjustment., Using 'alter' without an object - it should always follow an object., Incorrectly using 'altered' as a noun.	Confused with 'exchange' which means to swap something., Using 'change' without an object, e.g., saying 'I change' instead of 'I change my clothes'., 'Changed' and 'change' misused in verb forms.	Confusing 'amend' with 'fix' when the context requires more specific changes., Using 'gonna' in formal situations where 'going to' is more appropriate., Incorrectly assuming all changes require an amendment; some may be simple fixes.	Confusing with 'modification', which is the noun form., Using 'modify' without an object, which is incorrect., Overusing 'modify' instead of synonyms like 'change' or 'adjust' in casual speech.	Confused with 'review'; 'revise' implies making changes, while 'review' means to look over., Using 'revise' without an object; it should always be 'revise something'., Using 'revise' in contexts that require 'edit'; be sure to consider the difference.
Notas de uso	Use 'alter' when you want to indicate a change or modification. It is more formal than 'change'. Avoid using it for very minor or trivial adjustments. Use 'alter' when you want to indicate a change or modification. It is more formal than 'change'. Avoid using it for very minor or trivial adjustments.	Use 'change' para falar sobre fazer modificações ou alterações. É apropriado tanto na fala quanto na escrita, em contextos casuais ou formais. Evite usá-lo em situações que exijam um termo mais específico, como 'transformar' ou 'alterar'. Use 'change' when talking about making modifications or alterations. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, in casual or formal contexts. Avoid using it in a situation that requires a more specific term, like 'transform' or 'alter'.	Use 'gonna need to amend that' in casual conversations when suggesting a change. It's too informal for formal writing.	Use 'modificar' ao discutir mudanças em planos, documentos ou objetos. É neutro, então é apropriado na maioria dos contextos, como em ambientes acadêmicos ou de negócios. Use 'modify' when discussing changes to plans, documents, or objects. It's neutral, so it's appropriate in most contexts, such as academic or business settings.	Use 'rever' ao falar sobre revisar materiais ou fazer melhorias. É comum em contextos acadêmicos, mas também pode ser aplicado a projetos de trabalho. Evite usá-lo em conversas casuais. Use 'revise' when talking about reviewing materials or making improvements. It's common in academic contexts but can also apply to work projects. Avoid using it in casual conversations.

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Top Gear › S1 E1

which means they're going to change the bumpers and the bonnet

- Unimportant? Oh, here, you try it. - No, nobody wants to change.

Succession › S1 E1

And you never lawyered the trust change.

Top Gear › S1 E1

which means they're going to change the bumpers and the bonnet

- Unimportant? Oh, here, you try it. - No, nobody wants to change.

Change

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

so someone's gonna need to amend that

Gonna need to amend that

Perguntas frequentes: Alter vs Change vs Gonna need to amend that vs Modify vs Revise

Qual é a diferença entre Alter, Change, Gonna need to amend that, Modify e Revise?

Alter: To change something. Change: to make something different Gonna need to amend that: You need to change that. Modify: Change something to make it better or different. Revise: To study or change something to improve it.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Alter: The dress was altered to fit better. Change: I decided to change my hairstyle for the summer. Gonna need to amend that: We're gonna need to amend that proposal before submission. Modify: You can modify the document by adding new sections. Revise: I need to revise my notes before the exam.

Posso usar Alter, Change, Gonna need to amend that, Modify e Revise de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Alter, Change, Gonna need to amend that, Modify e Revise 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.