Existence vs Lifetime

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

Existence

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

Lifetime

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

	Existence	Lifetime
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪɡˈzɪstəns/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈlaɪftaɪm/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈlaɪftaɪm/"]/
Significado	O estado de ser real ou de viver. The state of being real or living.	O tempo que uma pessoa vive ou que algo dura. The length of time someone lives or something lasts.
Exemplo	The existence of parallel universes is a fascinating concept in physics.	She has dedicated her lifetime to studying rare plants.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B2
Classe gramatical	noun	noun
Colocações	actual, real, possible, be in, have, come into, depend on something, depend upon something, in existence, the struggle for existence, bare, hand-to-mouth, meagre/​meager, enjoy, have, lead, a mode of existence	long, short, entire, devote, spend, take (somebody), achievement, appointment, employment, after a lifetime, during somebody’s lifetime, in your lifetime, the habits of a lifetime, a legend in your own lifetime, half a lifetime
Antônimos	nonexistence, nothingness	short-lived, temporary, ephemeral
Erros comuns	Confused with 'existent', which is a different form., Using 'existence' in place of 'presence', which has a different meaning., Mispronouncing it, often omitting the 'x' sound.	Confused with 'life span' — 'lifetime' refers to the duration more broadly., Using 'lifetime' to describe specific events instead of overall duration., Incorrectly pluralizing to 'lifetime's'.
Notas de uso	Use 'existência' tanto em discussões formais quanto informais sobre a realidade. Evite em conversas casuais onde termos mais simples como 'vida' são suficientes. Use 'existence' in both formal and informal discussions about reality. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'life' suffice.	Use 'vida inteira' ou 'tempo de vida' para descrever a duração da vida de uma pessoa, um período de existência, ou a duração de um objeto ou conceito. É adequado tanto para o inglês falado quanto para o escrito. Evite usar 'vida inteira' em conversas muito casuais onde termos mais simples como 'tempo' ou 'anos' podem ser suficientes. Use 'lifetime' to describe the duration of a person's life, a period of existence, or the duration of an object or concept. It's suitable for both spoken and written English. Avoid using 'lifetime' in very casual conversations where simpler terms like 'time' or 'years' may suffice.

Veja em clipes reais

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

at the very center of celestial existence.

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

You must keep the existence of these stolen guns out of the news,

The Sopranos › S1 E1

Our existence on this earth is a puzzle.

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

at the very center of celestial existence.

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

You must keep the existence of these stolen guns out of the news,

Existence

So prepare for the chance of a lifetime

Sherlock › S1 E1

Of course. Yes. Enough for a lifetime, far too much.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

I would rather share one lifetime with you...

So prepare for the chance of a lifetime

Sherlock › S1 E1

Of course. Yes. Enough for a lifetime, far too much.

Lifetime

Perguntas frequentes: Existence vs Lifetime

Qual é a diferença entre Existence e Lifetime?

Existence: The state of being real or living. Lifetime: The length of time someone lives or something lasts.

Existence e Lifetime estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Existence: B2, Lifetime: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Existence e Lifetime?

Existence: noun, Lifetime: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Existence: The existence of parallel universes is a fascinating concept in physics. Lifetime: She has dedicated her lifetime to studying rare plants.

Posso usar Existence e Lifetime de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Existence e Lifetime 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.